Buraco das Cabras
This drift dive takes divers from the Outside Sea to the Inside Sea, providing a seamless experience with minimal effort required. With an average depth of 15 meters, this dive site features captivating volcanic rock formations. Divers can expect encounters with various marine life such as turtles, rays, surgeon fish, piranjicas, as well as vibrant corals, sponges, and schools of fish on the lookout for food. Located near Ilha Rata in Brazil, this beginner-friendly dive offers excellent visibility of 26 meters and reaches a maximum depth of 16 meters.
Diving Conditions Score for Buraco das Cabras
7.2
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Buraco das Cabras
Depth
16m
Visibility
26m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Buraco das Cabras
Wave Height
1.8m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
28.3°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
9.5s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Buraco das Cabras
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Dive Score Chart for Buraco das Cabras
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.586666666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.8m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.086666666666666/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Buraco das Cabras: 06:00
Sunset at Buraco das Cabras: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Buraco das Cabras are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.8m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.8m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Buraco das CabrasAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Buraco das Cabras
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Buraco das Cabras
Summer
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Buraco das Cabras
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Buraco das Cabras
Water Temp
20.4°C / 68.7°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Buraco das Cabras
Buraco das Cabras follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.4°C) and December the coldest (16.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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