Ilha Pai / Ponta Sul
Pai's Island, located in Brazil, offers divers a unique experience with its distinct rock formation and varying diving profile. Situated furthest from Itaipu Beach and neighboring the islands of Mae and Menina, Pai Island presents a greater slope and steeper coast, making it an ideal choice for those seeking an alternative underwater adventure.
With a maximum depth of 13 meters and a visibility of 9 meters, Pai Island ensures clear and immersive diving conditions for beginners as well as more experienced divers. The marine life in this area embraces small fish, graceful green turtles, majestic rays, and if fortune smiles upon you, fascinating moray eels.
Embark on an unforgettable diving journey at Pai's Island, where drifting is a possibility and the diversity of aquatic species will captivate your senses. Discover this hidden gem and explore the breathtaking underwater world that awaits you.
With a maximum depth of 13 meters and a visibility of 9 meters, Pai Island ensures clear and immersive diving conditions for beginners as well as more experienced divers. The marine life in this area embraces small fish, graceful green turtles, majestic rays, and if fortune smiles upon you, fascinating moray eels.
Embark on an unforgettable diving journey at Pai's Island, where drifting is a possibility and the diversity of aquatic species will captivate your senses. Discover this hidden gem and explore the breathtaking underwater world that awaits you.
Diving Conditions Score for Ilha Pai / Ponta Sul
6.9
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 Pai / Ponta Sul
Depth
13m
Visibility
9m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Ilha Pai / Ponta Sul
Wave Height
1.16m
Wind Speed
4.3 m/s
Water Temp
22.8°C
Visibility
23.7km
Cloud Cover
3%
Wave Period
8.45s
Air Temperature
16.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ilha Pai / Ponta Sul
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Dive Score Chart for Ilha Pai / Ponta Sul
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 8.33810583804143/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.04m, Wind 1.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 7.082417153996102/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Ilha Pai / Ponta Sul: 06:00
Sunset at Ilha Pai / Ponta Sul: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Ilha Pai / Ponta Sul 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: 8.3/10
Waves: 1.04m (8.85s), Wind: 1.5 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.04m, Wind: 8.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ilha Pai / Ponta SulAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ilha Pai / Ponta Sul
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 Pai / Ponta Sul
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.2/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Ilha Pai / Ponta Sul
July
Score: 9.4
June
Score: 9.1
May
Score: 9.0
Ideal Conditions for Ilha Pai / Ponta Sul
Water Temp
24.4°C / 75.9°F
March
Visibility
12.9m / 42.3ft
January
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ilha Pai / Ponta Sul
Ilha Pai / Ponta Sul follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (24.4°C) and September the coldest (18.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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). March 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 22, 2026
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