Ilha Grande
Protected Area
Área De Relevante Interesse Ecológico Das Ilhas Cataguás
Why dive here
With 55+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales - Ilha Grande offers some of Arraial do Cabo's richest diving. Water ranges 22-28°C, warmest January, February, March.
Ilha Grande offers a straightforward dive in Arraial do Cabo. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking to get comfortable, with generally mild conditions. You'll likely see the usual suspects here, like grunt, wrasse, and perhaps a turtle cruising by if you're lucky. It's a reliable choice for a relaxed afternoon underwater.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ilha Grande
Ilha Grande Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ilha Grande, 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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