Dive-site story
Situated along the rocky shores of Ilha do Arvoredo within the Arvoredo Marine Biological Reserve, Orquídea features a coastline of granite boulders tumbling onto coarse sand. Divers navigate large stone formations cut by narrow swim-throughs and crevices that shelter macro critters and resting predators. The location offers a protected refuge from southerly ocean swells, making it a reliable anchorage for dive boats arriving from Bombinhas and Florianópolis.
Large granite rock formations creating crevices and swim-throughs
Frequent encounters with green sea turtles grazing on algae
Resting rays and schooling reef fish over the sandy bottom boundary
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Austral summer and autumn bring the warmest water temperatures and optimal underwater visibility.
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 | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Chain morayEchidna catenata | Common | ||||||||||||
| PorkfishAnisotremus virginicus | Common |
Marine forecast
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