Caverna da Sapata
This impressive cave mesmerizes with its vast dimensions, standing approximately 15 meters tall and stretching 30 meters in length. Despite the potential for currents, both beginner and advanced divers can explore its depths.
This captivating diving spot serves as a habitat for majestic creatures like nail rays, groupers, and various other large fish species. It is a coveted destination for divers from all around the world who come to experience the wonders of this island.
Discover the captivating beauty of this dive site in Brazil, located near Ponta da Sapata in Fernando de Noronha. With a visibility of 27 meters and a maximum depth of 24 meters, this spot is recommended for advanced divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Explore the enchantment of this underwater realm and immerse yourself in the breathtaking marine life that calls this dive site its home. Plan your visit to this mesmerizing location in the northeastern region of Brazil's Pernambuco state.
This captivating diving spot serves as a habitat for majestic creatures like nail rays, groupers, and various other large fish species. It is a coveted destination for divers from all around the world who come to experience the wonders of this island.
Discover the captivating beauty of this dive site in Brazil, located near Ponta da Sapata in Fernando de Noronha. With a visibility of 27 meters and a maximum depth of 24 meters, this spot is recommended for advanced divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Explore the enchantment of this underwater realm and immerse yourself in the breathtaking marine life that calls this dive site its home. Plan your visit to this mesmerizing location in the northeastern region of Brazil's Pernambuco state.
Diving Conditions Score for Caverna da Sapata
7.2
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Caverna da Sapata
Depth
24m
Visibility
27m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Caverna da Sapata
Wave Height
2.06m
Wind Speed
19.2 m/s
Water Temp
28.3°C
Visibility
38.98km
Cloud Cover
13%
Wave Period
8.75s
Air Temperature
27.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Caverna da Sapata
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Dive Score Chart for Caverna da Sapata
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 5.837300000000001/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.94m, Wind 13.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 5.3119000000000005/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Caverna da Sapata: 06:00
Sunset at Caverna da Sapata: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Caverna da Sapata 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
15:00Score: 5.8/10
Waves: 1.94m (9.45s), Wind: 13.9 m/s
Safest Overall
14:00Score: 5.8/10
Waves: 1.94m (9.35s), Wind: 15.7 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 5.3/10
Waves: 2.14m, Wind: 25.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Caverna da SapataAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Caverna da Sapata
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 Caverna da Sapata
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.7/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Caverna da Sapata
June
Score: 9.7
July
Score: 9.7
August
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Caverna da Sapata
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 Caverna da Sapata
Caverna da Sapata follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.1°C) and December the coldest (22.7°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 0.1mm 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 20, 2026
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