Queimada Grande

Best months: Mar–Apr

Protected Area

Área De Relevante Interesse Ecológico Ilhas Queimada Grande E Queimada Pequena

Why dive here

With 55+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales - Queimada Grande 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

Queimada Grande in Arraial do Cabo often delivers a lively drift dive. We usually see schools of grunts and snappers hugging the rock formations, and it’s a good spot for spotting green sea turtles. It's an easy dive that’s perfect for those comfortable with a bit of current, offering a relaxed way to cover ground.

Typical Queimada Grande 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 Queimada Grande

Queimada Grande Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Queimada Grande, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-23.23, -44.16) (12km away)