Buraco do Mero
Protected Area
Reserva Extrativista Marinha Do Arraial Do Cabo
Why dive here
With 55+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales - Buraco do Mero offers some of Arraial do Cabo's richest cave diving. Water ranges 22-28°C, warmest January, February, March.
Buraco do Mero is a good spot for divers looking to explore an interesting grotto. You'll find a decent variety of fish sheltering inside the cavern, plus plenty of crabs and other crustaceans tucked into the crevices. We'd suggest it for divers who appreciate the quieter, more intimate feel of an overhead environment, rather than expansive reef diving. Watch your buoyancy, as the silt can kick up easily.
Typical Buraco do Mero Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Buraco do Mero
Buraco do Mero Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Buraco do Mero, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-23.23, -44.16) (12km away)
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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