Maraldi
Maraldi is a shallow shipwreck, located near the lighthouse in Brazil. With a maximum depth of 6 meters, it is an ideal dive spot for beginner divers and those looking to experience their first baptism underwater. The wreckage features a beautiful boiler at its center, adding to the unique charm of this site.
Diving at Maraldi offers a typical artificial reef experience, where divers can encounter a variety of marine life. It is common to come across colorful wrasses, surgeons, butterfly fish, and angelfish. Additionally, lobsters, crabs, and turtles can also be spotted during the dive.
With a visibility of 11 meters, divers can explore the wreckage and its surroundings with clarity. The Maraldi shipwreck provides an exciting and accessible diving opportunity for beginners and enthusiasts alike in the waters of Brazil.
Diving at Maraldi offers a typical artificial reef experience, where divers can encounter a variety of marine life. It is common to come across colorful wrasses, surgeons, butterfly fish, and angelfish. Additionally, lobsters, crabs, and turtles can also be spotted during the dive.
With a visibility of 11 meters, divers can explore the wreckage and its surroundings with clarity. The Maraldi shipwreck provides an exciting and accessible diving opportunity for beginners and enthusiasts alike in the waters of Brazil.
Diving Conditions Score for Maraldi
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 Maraldi
Depth
6m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Maraldi
Wave Height
1.46m
Wind Speed
26 m/s
Water Temp
27.1°C
Visibility
7.88km
Cloud Cover
38%
Wave Period
6.45s
Air Temperature
25.3°C
Precipitation
0.2 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Maraldi
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Dive Score Chart for Maraldi
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 6.545400000000001/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.26m, Wind 23.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 6.536065605095542/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Maraldi: 06:00
Sunset at Maraldi: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Maraldi 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
11:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.26m (6.9s), Wind: 23.9 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.12m, Wind: 15.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for MaraldiAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Maraldi
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 Maraldi
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.4/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Maraldi
July
Score: 9.5
June
Score: 9.4
May
Score: 9.3
Ideal Conditions for Maraldi
Water Temp
25.3°C / 77.5°F
May
Visibility
11.1m / 36.4ft
September
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Maraldi
Maraldi follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (25.3°C) and November the coldest (21.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.7m 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). September is usually the driest month with 1.0mm 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 18, 2026
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