Dive-site story
Situated off the coast of Cabo Frio in Rio de Janeiro, this sheltered island dive features granite boulder formations, sandy gullies, and rich coastal biodiversity. The underwater topography consists of rock piles covered in sponges and algae sloping gently into sand, creating resting spots for green sea turtles and hiding holes for moray eels. Diving here is strongly shaped by the region's famous coastal upwelling, which intermittently brings nutrient-rich cold water currents that enhance pelagic sightings while occasionally reducing water temperatures.
Extensive granite rock piles and crevices sheltering moray eels and octopuses
Frequent encounters with foraging green sea turtles over mixed rock and sand bottoms
Schools of grunts, angelfish, and occasional passing rays over the bottom plains
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The austral summer offers warmer surface temperatures and calmer sea conditions, though upwelling events can still occur unpredictably.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted MorayGymnothorax moringa | Common | ||||||||||||
| French AngelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky GrouperMycteroperca marginata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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