Salvador & Bahia, Brazil
    Área De Proteção Ambiental Baía De Todos Os Santos

    Quebra-mar

    Best months: Aug–Dec

    Protected Area

    Área De Proteção Ambiental Baía De Todos Os Santos

    Why dive here

    With 291+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Quebra-mar offers some of Salvador & Bahia's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest February, March, April.

    Best timeAug–Dec
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Eagle Rays, Humpback Whales and Nurse Sharks · 291+ species recorded
    Water26-29°C · warmest February, March, April
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Quebra-mar might not grab headlines with its 8-metre maximum depth, but don't let that fool you. This isn't a deep, dramatic dive. What it is, though, is an absolute goldmine for macro enthusiasts and anyone who loves to take their time exploring a vibrant wall. We've spent many an hour here, finning slowly, letting our eyes adjust to the intricate details. The two-mile wall itself is a tapestry of corals, an ecosystem in miniature. It's a busy place, even on a quiet day. We particularly love hunting for the smaller inhabitants – seahorses are a common sight, often clinging to a gorgonian, and the lobsters here are surprisingly bold. Our favourite finds are usually among the soft corals; you might spot a Blackfin Cardinalfish tucked away or a curious Diamond Lizardfish eyeing you from a perch. Visibility averages around 7 metres, which honestly, is plenty when you're focusing on subjects just inches away. It’s a site that rewards patience and a keen eye. Think of it as a treasure hunt where every crevice holds a potential discovery.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Quebra-mar

    Quebra-mar Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Quebra-mar, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-13.03, -38.65) (27km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    27°C

    80°F · Range: 25.5–27.9°C

    Air Temperature

    26°C

    78°F

    Wind Speed

    6.18 m/s

    12.0 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1014.6 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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