Canal da Sela da Gineta
Located at the back of Sela Gineta Island, off the coast of Brazil, this dive site offers divers crystal clear and shallow waters. While the location may experience moderate currents, it also creates a channel between Sela Gineta Island and Middle Island, resulting in a great opportunity for divers to spot a variety of schooling fish and other marine creatures. With a visibility of 24m and a maximum depth of 15m, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and expert divers. Plan a visit to this stunning underwater paradise in Brazil!
Diving Conditions Score for Canal da Sela da Gineta
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Canal da Sela da Gineta
Depth
15m
Visibility
24m
Experience Level
beginner
expert
Weather Conditions for Canal da Sela da Gineta
Wave Height
1.32m
Wind Speed
25.3 m/s
Water Temp
28.3°C
Visibility
26.14km
Cloud Cover
17%
Wave Period
6.65s
Air Temperature
27.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Canal da Sela da Gineta
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Dive Score Chart for Canal da Sela da Gineta
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 6.703433333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.32m, Wind 25.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 6.140733333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Canal da Sela da Gineta
: 06:00
Sunset at Canal da Sela da Gineta
: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Canal da Sela da Gineta 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
12:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.32m (6.65s), Wind: 25.5 m/s
Safest Overall
8:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.32m (6.7s), Wind: 23.9 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.38m, Wind: 23.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Canal da Sela da Gineta
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Canal da Sela da Gineta
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 Canal da Sela da Gineta
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.6/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Canal da Sela da Gineta
June
Score: 9.7
July
Score: 9.7
August
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Canal da Sela da Gineta
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
June
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
November
Wave Height
2.4m / 7.9ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Canal da Sela da Gineta
Canal da Sela da Gineta follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.1°C) and December the coldest (22.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 2.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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). November is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, 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 16, 2026
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