Ilha de Buzios - Costao dos Aquarios
Located away from the coastline and exposed to strong currents, this dive site features a diverse underwater landscape comprised of large stones, burrows, and crevices. As the name suggests, the area is teeming with a wide variety of fish, including turtles, as well as rays found along the sandy bottom.
Divers exploring this site can expect to encounter schools of different fish species passing through, alongside the presence of rays, turtles, and fish that inhabit rocky shores. With a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 12 meters, this dive site offers a unique experience for advanced and expert divers.
Situated in São Paulo, in the Southeast Region of Brazil, this underwater paradise is a must-visit for divers seeking an immersive and captivating diving adventure.
Divers exploring this site can expect to encounter schools of different fish species passing through, alongside the presence of rays, turtles, and fish that inhabit rocky shores. With a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 12 meters, this dive site offers a unique experience for advanced and expert divers.
Situated in São Paulo, in the Southeast Region of Brazil, this underwater paradise is a must-visit for divers seeking an immersive and captivating diving adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Ilha de Buzios - Costao dos Aquarios
7.3
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ilha de Buzios - Costao dos Aquarios
Depth
12m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Ilha de Buzios - Costao dos Aquarios
Wave Height
1.18m
Wind Speed
8.1 m/s
Water Temp
22.4°C
Visibility
25.62km
Cloud Cover
80%
Wave Period
9s
Air Temperature
20.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ilha de Buzios - Costao dos Aquarios
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Dive Score Chart for Ilha de Buzios - Costao dos Aquarios
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.885645787545787/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.2m, Wind 3.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 7.670677649325626/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Ilha de Buzios - Costao dos Aquarios: 06:00
Sunset at Ilha de Buzios - Costao dos Aquarios: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Ilha de Buzios - Costao dos Aquarios 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
9:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 1.2m (9.1s), Wind: 3.8 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 1.06m, Wind: 3.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ilha de Buzios - Costao dos AquariosAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ilha de Buzios - Costao dos Aquarios
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 Ilha de Buzios - Costao dos Aquarios
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.1/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Ilha de Buzios - Costao dos Aquarios
July
Score: 9.5
June
Score: 9.0
May
Score: 8.9
Ideal Conditions for Ilha de Buzios - Costao dos Aquarios
Water Temp
24.3°C / 75.7°F
March
Visibility
15.3m / 50.2ft
November
Wave Height
0.6m / 2.0ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ilha de Buzios - Costao dos Aquarios
Ilha de Buzios - Costao dos Aquarios follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (24.3°C) and September the coldest (18.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.6m 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). July 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 20, 2026
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