Bunda do Elefante
Protected Area
Reserva De Desenvolvimento Sustentável Do Aventureiro
Why dive here
With 55+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales - Bunda do Elefante offers some of Arraial do Cabo's richest reef diving. Water ranges 22-27°C, warmest January, February, March.
The Bunda do Elefante, or "Elephant's Butt", is a good pick for divers looking for a mellow drift. You’ll find walls covered in sponges and anemones, with octopuses often tucked away in crevices. It's a relaxed dive, good for photographers or those just wanting to take it slow and observe the reef.
Typical Bunda do Elefante Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Nearest Dive Centres to Bunda do Elefante
Dive shops near Bunda do Elefante
Natura Dive
NAUTILUS MERGULHO
Jamanta Dive Center
Dive Eco Mergulho
Elite Dive Center
AQUAMASTER Centro de Mergulho
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bunda do Elefante
Bunda do Elefante Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bunda do Elefante, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
21.63°C
71°F
Current Speed
4.47 cm/s
Direction: SW (243.4°)
Salinity
35.62 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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