Depth
21-26 m
Faial · artificial-reef barge wreck
Pontão 16 dive guide.
A 40 by 17 metre barge deliberately sunk in 2003 as an artificial reef, with no accessible interior entry.
Level
Advanced Open Water
Access
Boat dive about ten minutes from Horta; confirm mooring, current and the operator’s exterior route around the barge.
Best season
Faial’s regular operating season is mainly June to October; current, swell and visibility decide whether the wreck runs.
Safety
The barge has no recreational entry. Stay outside, use conservative gas for 21-26 m, avoid entanglement and follow controlled-ascent procedures.
Hours
No fixed public hours. Boat departures, protected-area access and shore entries depend on operators, permits and sea state.
Conditions
Faial marine forecast.
Wave
0.7 m9 sSwell
0.4 m11 sWind
11 kn74 degSea temp
22.4 CsurfaceAdditional information
Local pages and official references.
Local operators
Contact dive teams in Faial.
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