Enseada da Praia Vermelha
Protected Area
Reserva Extrativista Marinha Do Arraial Do Cabo
Why dive here
With 55+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales - Enseada da Praia Vermelha offers some of Arraial do Cabo's richest reef diving. Water ranges 22-28°C, warmest January, February, March.
Enseada da Praia Vermelha offers a mellow dive, good for shaking off the rust or for newer divers. The main attraction is a small cavern system, accessible if conditions are calm, where you can often spot schooling fish taking shelter. Outside the caverns, expect typical Arraial reef fish and maybe some rays gliding over the sandy patches. It's a relaxed spot when other sites might be too exposed.
Typical Enseada da Praia Vermelha Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Enseada da Praia Vermelha
Enseada da Praia Vermelha Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Enseada da Praia Vermelha, 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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