Galeão Sacramento
The Most Holy Sacrament, a Portuguese galleon, met its watery grave in 1668 while leading a fleet across the Atlantic to Salvador. This historic shipwreck now lies at the entrance of All Saints Bay, serving as a captivating dive site. Its cannons and numerous anchors from that era are still visible, attracting advanced and Nitrox divers seeking an underwater paradise.
Exploring the wreckage, divers can encounter hidden lobsters and moray eels taking shelter within the structures of the cannons and anchors. Additionally, the site boasts a diverse array of corals, enhancing the underwater landscape.
Situated in Brazil, specifically in Rio Vermelho, Salvador, this dive location is known for its impressive visibility of up to 16 meters and a maximum depth of 30 meters. While the Most Holy Sacrament is recommended for advanced and expert divers, it offers a unique opportunity to delve into the rich maritime history of this region.
Plan your next diving adventure to this extraordinary site and immerse yourself in the captivating depths of the Most Holy Sacrament.
Exploring the wreckage, divers can encounter hidden lobsters and moray eels taking shelter within the structures of the cannons and anchors. Additionally, the site boasts a diverse array of corals, enhancing the underwater landscape.
Situated in Brazil, specifically in Rio Vermelho, Salvador, this dive location is known for its impressive visibility of up to 16 meters and a maximum depth of 30 meters. While the Most Holy Sacrament is recommended for advanced and expert divers, it offers a unique opportunity to delve into the rich maritime history of this region.
Plan your next diving adventure to this extraordinary site and immerse yourself in the captivating depths of the Most Holy Sacrament.
Diving Conditions Score for Galeão Sacramento
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Galeão Sacramento
Depth
30m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Galeão Sacramento
Wave Height
1.9m
Wind Speed
20.2 m/s
Water Temp
26.7°C
Visibility
7.54km
Cloud Cover
64%
Wave Period
7.65s
Air Temperature
25.2°C
Precipitation
0.2 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Galeão Sacramento
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Dive Score Chart for Galeão Sacramento
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 6.0157/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.88m, Wind 20.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 5.872433333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Galeão Sacramento: 06:00
Sunset at Galeão Sacramento: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Galeão Sacramento 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: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.88m (7.7s), Wind: 20.3 m/s
Safest Overall
16:00Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.78m (7.95s), Wind: 15.9 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.64m, Wind: 12.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Galeão SacramentoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Galeão Sacramento
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 Galeão Sacramento
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.4/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Galeão Sacramento
June
Score: 9.5
July
Score: 9.5
May
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Galeão Sacramento
Water Temp
25.3°C / 77.5°F
May
Visibility
11.6m / 38.1ft
May
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Galeão Sacramento
Galeão Sacramento follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (25.3°C) and November the coldest (21.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.6m 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). December is usually the driest month with 0.9mm 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 20, 2026
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