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Cemitério Velho Reef

Baía Farta, Benguela Province, Angola

UNVERIFIED — a January 2026 feature identifies the Baía Farta reef point known as Cemitério Velho as part of Ombissi Divers' current Benguela itinerary. The operator lists Baía Farta among its guided diving waters.

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AccessAdvance guided arrangement with Ombissi Divers is recommended. The public material confirms Baía Farta outings but does not publish a fixed Cemitério Velho departure point or site-specific access method.
ExperienceSuitable experience depends on the day's route, current and maximum depth. Divers should be comfortable with open-coast swell and variable visibility; follow the operator's certification requirements.
Maximum depthExact site depth is not published. The operator's broader itinerary includes approximately 12–18 m beginner profiles and advanced profiles to about 28 m; confirm the selected route.
Best seasonOctober through March or April is reported as the warmer, clearer period; diving remains condition-dependent.
VisibilityBest-season regional visibility is reported around 12–15 m; local current, swell and plankton can change it quickly.

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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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates-12.61300, 13.19200
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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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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

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Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Named Baía Farta reef point known locally as Cemitério Velho.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Displayed coordinates are the broad Baía Farta locality center for orientation only—not the reef point, an entry, descent point, mooring or navigation waypoint. Obtain the actual briefing from the operator.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Open-coast swell, current, surge, changing visibility, rocky reef, fishing activity, boat traffic and separation risk. Exact route and depth must be confirmed before the dive.

At the site

Facilities and support

Ombissi Divers advertises local guides, transport, equipment and compressor support. Confirm site-specific boat support if used, cylinders, gas, 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.