Saco do Oratorio
Protected Area
Refúgio De Vida Silvestre Do Arquipélago De Alcatrazes
Why dive here
With 55+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales - Saco do Oratorio offers some of Arraial do Cabo's richest diving. Water ranges 22-28°C, warmest January, February, March.
Saco do Oratorio offers a gentle introduction to Arraial do Cabo's diving. It’s a calmer spot, perfect for getting comfortable in the water or for newer divers. You'll likely see smaller reef fish darting around the rocky bottom, maybe a turtle cruising by if you're lucky. It’s a good choice for a relaxed dive when the ocean’s a bit choppy elsewhere.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Saco do Oratorio
Saco do Oratorio Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Saco do Oratorio, 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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