Ilha Josefa
Josefa Island is a popular diving spot in Angra dos Reis, RJ, Brazil. With a maximum depth of 8 meters, this dive site offers a range of diving opportunities for beginners. The underwater landscape consists of rocky formations, where divers can explore a vibrant ecosystem filled with colorful sponges, corals, and small-sized multicolored fish. Marine life at this dive site includes various species of fish, such as sergeants and reef groupers. With a visibility of 7 meters, divers can enjoy clear views of the underwater world. Plan your diving adventure at Josefa Island and experience the beauty of Brazil's Southeast Region.
Diving Conditions Score for Ilha Josefa
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ilha Josefa
Depth
8m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Ilha Josefa
Wave Height
0.98m
Wind Speed
2.4 m/s
Water Temp
22.5°C
Visibility
700m
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
9.3s
Air Temperature
16°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ilha Josefa
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Dive Score Chart for Ilha Josefa
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 8.176724372759857/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.98m, Wind 0.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 8.09622204007286/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Ilha Josefa: 06:00
Sunset at Ilha Josefa: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Ilha Josefa 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
8:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.98m (9.3s), Wind: 0.9 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 0.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ilha JosefaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ilha Josefa
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 Josefa
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.4/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Ilha Josefa
July
Score: 9.6
June
Score: 9.4
May
Score: 9.3
Ideal Conditions for Ilha Josefa
Water Temp
24.5°C / 76.1°F
March
Visibility
15.1m / 49.5ft
May
Wave Height
0.4m / 1.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ilha Josefa
Ilha Josefa follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (24.5°C) and September the coldest (18.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.4m 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 - Jul 9, 2026
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