Dive-site story
Ilha dos Porcos is a classic Arraial do Cabo dive location sheltered within the bay. The site features a mix of massive granite boulders, sandy slopes, and rocky crevices colonized by sponges and brain corals. Local upwelling can drop water temperatures suddenly, bringing nutrient-rich conditions that attract a wide variety of coastal Atlantic fauna.
Extensive boulder fields sheltering hiding morays and dusky groupers
Sheltered conditions with generally gentle currents inside the bay
Frequent encounters with foraging green sea turtles over the sandy patches
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer months offer warmer surface temperatures and calmer sea conditions, though cold upwelling thermoclines remain common throughout the year.
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 | Common | ||||||||||||
| Longsnout SeahorseHippocampus reidi | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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