Diving in Arraial do Cabo

Best Time to Dive in Arraial do Cabo

The warmest water temperatures in Arraial do Cabo occur in January, averaging 26.6°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 21.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 26.6°C
• February: 26.4°C
• March: 26.5°C
• April: 25.0°C
• May: 24.0°C
• June: 22.9°C
• July: 21.9°C
• August: 21.6°C
• September: 22.2°C
• October: 23.0°C
• November: 23.4°C
• December: 24.8°C

Marine Life in Arraial do Cabo

Home to 62 recorded species including 44 reef fish, 3 other, 3 crabs & lobsters, 3 sea urchins, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 seagrass & algae.

Recommended Packing List for Arraial do Cabo

Based on average water temperature of 24.0°C, currents 7 cm/s.

• Shorty or Rashguard - warm 24°C water needs minimal exposure protection
• Mask - essential for every dive
• Fins
• BCD - buoyancy compensator
• Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
• Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
• Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
• Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Arraial do Cabo

• Parati-Mirim - Indigenous Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
• Estação Ecológica Tupinambás - Ecological Station (IUCN Category Ia)
• Reserva Biológica Estadual De Guaratiba - Biological Reserve (IUCN Category Ia)
• Estação Ecológica De Tamoios - Ecological Station (IUCN Category Ia)
• Estação Ecológica Da Guanabara - Ecological Station (IUCN Category Ia)
• Área De Proteção Ambiental De Guapi-Mirim - Environmental Protection Area (IUCN Category V)
• Parque Natural Municipal Darke De Mattos - Park (IUCN Category II)
• Apa Do Morro Do Leme - Environmental Protection Area (IUCN Category V)
• Apa Da Orla Marítima - Environmental Protection Area (IUCN Category V)
• Apa Da Paisagem E Do Areal Da Praia Do Pontal - Environmental Protection Area (IUCN Category V)
• Apa Das Pontas De Copacabana E Arpoador E Seus Entornos - Environmental Protection Area (IUCN Category V)
• Monumento Natural Das Ilhas Cagarras - Natural Monument (IUCN Category III)
• Área De Proteção Ambiental Paisagem Carioca - Environmental Protection Area (IUCN Category V)
• Arie De São Sebastião - Area of Relevant Ecological Interest (IUCN Category IV)
• Parque Natural Municipal Barão De Mauá - Park (IUCN Category II)
• Apa Marinha Do Litoral Norte - Environmental Protection Area (IUCN Category V)
• Reserva De Desenvolvimento Sustentável Do Aventureiro - Sustainable Development Reserve (IUCN Category VI)
• Parque Natural Municipal Paisagem Carioca - Park (IUCN Category II)
• Refúgio De Vida Silvestre Do Arquipélago De Alcatrazes - Wildlife Refuge (IUCN Category III)
• Reserva Extrativista Marinha De Itaipu - Extractive Reserve (IUCN Category VI)
• Área De Proteção Ambiental Da Baía De Paraty - Environmental Protection Area (IUCN Category V)
• Área De Proteção Ambiental Do Saco De Coroa Grande - Environmental Protection Area (IUCN Category V)
• Reserva Particular Do Patrimônio Natural Gleba O Saquinho De Itapirapuá - Natural Heritage Private Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Reserva Particular Do Patrimônio Natural Morro Do Curussu Mirim - Natural Heritage Private Reserve (IUCN Category IV)
• Área De Proteção Ambiental Da Fortaleza De Santa Cruz E Dos Fortes Do Pico E Do Rio Branco - Environmental Protection Area (IUCN Category V)
• Área De Proteção Ambiental Marinha Boto Cinza - Environmental Protection Area (IUCN Category V)
• Área De Relevante Interesse Ecológico Das Ilhas Cataguás - Area of Relevant Ecological Interest (IUCN Category IV)

Getting to Arraial do Cabo - Nearest Airports

• Santa Cruz Air Force Base (SNZ), Rio de Janeiro - 64 km away, approx 85 min travel time
• Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), Rio De Janeiro - 111 km away, approx 136 min travel time
• Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), Rio de Janeiro - 114 km away, approx 139 min travel time