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    Bunda do Elefante dive site
    reef
    10-25m
    Arraial do Cabo, Brazil
    Reserva De Desenvolvimento Sustentável Do Aventureiro

    Bunda do Elefante

    Best months: Mar–Apr

    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 22-28°C, warmest January, February, March.

    Best timeMar–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeHumpback Whales · 55+ species recorded
    Water22-28°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterReef dive · max 10-25m

    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

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:2918:0012h 31m daylightGolden hour 17:31

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    Jamanta Dive Center

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    Dive Eco Mergulho

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    Elite Dive Center

    18km away
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    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 Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-23.23, -44.16) (12km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    23°C

    73°F · Range: 17.8–26.6°C

    Current Speed

    8.49 cm/s

    Direction: SW (225°)

    Salinity

    35.38 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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