Laje de Santos
Protected Area
Parque Estadual Marinho Da Laje De Santos
Why dive here
With 55+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales - Laje de Santos offers some of Arraial do Cabo's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 22-28°C, warmest January, February, March.
Laje de Santos, just off Arraial do Cabo, is a solid pinnacle dive. We find it’s a good spot for seeing bigger schools of fish, often with plenty of Horse-eye Jacks hanging around. You’ll also spot Ranger, Bastard soldierfish, and the occasional Cobbler in the crevices. Keep an eye out for the bright Tuiupiranga Parrotfish nibbling on the Mustard Hill and Ten-ray Star corals. It's a site that generally delivers a decent show without being overly dramatic, suitable for divers who appreciate consistent fish action.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Laje de Santos
Laje de Santos Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Laje de Santos, 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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