Dive-site story
Located off the coast of Armação dos Búzios, Ilha Feia offers a sheltered marine environment characterized by rocky shores that descend into scattered boulder formations and sandy patches. The leeward side of the island provides calm conditions protected from open ocean swell, making it a reliable spot for checkout dives, training, and relaxed underwater photography.
Protected rocky reef topography featuring overhangs, cracks, and boulder piles
Frequent encounters with foraging green sea turtles over mixed rock and sand
Sheltered conditions shielded from prevailing ocean swells
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer waters and clearer conditions prevail during the austral summer and autumn, although coastal upwelling events can cause sudden temperature drops.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky grouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green morayGymnothorax funebris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| French angelfishPomacanthus paru | Common |
Marine forecast
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