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Baía Azul Fishing Wreck

Benguela, Benguela Province, Angola

UNVERIFIED — a January 2026 feature on Ombissi Divers identifies a fishing-vessel wreck in central Baía Azul as part of the current Benguela itinerary. The operator separately names Baía Azul among the waters used for guided shore or boat dives.

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AccessAdvance operator arrangement is required. Ombissi Divers advertises shore and boat diving in Baía Azul, but the public sources do not state the wreck-specific departure method, line procedure or fixed schedule.
ExperienceTreat as a guided wreck dive. Certification and recent experience must match the operator's actual depth and conditions; no penetration without formal wreck/overhead training and an approved plan.
Maximum depthExact wreck depth is not publicly stated. The operator's wider Benguela itinerary spans approximately 12–18 m for beginner profiles and up to 28 m for advanced profiles; obtain the wreck-specific plan.
Best seasonOctober through March or April is reported as warmer and clearer; access is subject to sea state and operator assessment.
VisibilityRegional best-season visibility is reported around 12–15 m; wreck silt, swell and current can reduce it.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

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Photographs

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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

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Published reference coordinates-12.62200, 13.24000
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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Diver field observation

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Depth readings

Connected artificial-reef collection

Deployment history

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Why divers know this place

Highlights

Named Baía Azul fishing-vessel wreck and artificial marine habitat.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Displayed coordinates are a broad Baía Azul locality point for display only—not the wreck position, an entry, descent point, mooring or navigation waypoint. Do not use them to locate the wreck.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Unknown exact depth, sharp metal, unstable structure, silt-out, entanglement, fishing activity, surge, current, boat traffic and overhead risk. Exact vessel identity is not publicly established.

At the site

Facilities and support

Ombissi Divers advertises guides, transport, equipment and compressor support. Confirm boat support if used, cylinders, fills, oxygen, communications and evacuation arrangements.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.