Dive-site story
Located along the eastern rocky ledge of Praia de João Fernandes in Búzios, this sheltered coastal site offers calm conditions with minimal surge. Divers follow granite boulders sloping onto shallow sand patches, making navigation straightforward along the coastline.
Protected rocky reef ideal for training, refresher dives, and casual shore entries
Frequent encounters with juvenile green sea turtles grazing along algae-covered rocks
Macro photography opportunities among rock crevices and sponges
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and early autumn offer warmer sea temperatures and calmer surface conditions along the Búzios peninsula.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Sergeant majorAbudefduf saxatilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky grouperEpinephelus marginatus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Longsnout seahorseHippocampus reidi | Rare | ||||||||||||
| French angelfishPomacanthus paru | Common |
Marine forecast
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