Naufragio Itapagé
The Itapagé ship, while escorting the Rio de Janeiro ship, was struck by two torpedoes from the German submarine U-161. This underwater wreck is located on the starboard side and still displays distinguishable pieces. A major highlight is the passage between the ship's two immense engines.
Being an artificial reef, the Itapagé wreck attracts a remarkable assortment of marine life, including abundant fish, graceful rays, and the occasional sighting of turtles. Divers may even spot some sharks in the vicinity.
With a visibility of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 25 meters, this dive site is recommended for advanced and expert divers. Situated in Brazil, in the vicinity of Distrito Porangaba, Região Geográfica Intermediária de Maceió, Alagoas, Northeast Region, it offers a captivating exploration opportunity. Experience the allure of the Itapagé wreck and immerse yourself in the vibrant underwater ecosystem it hosts.
Being an artificial reef, the Itapagé wreck attracts a remarkable assortment of marine life, including abundant fish, graceful rays, and the occasional sighting of turtles. Divers may even spot some sharks in the vicinity.
With a visibility of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 25 meters, this dive site is recommended for advanced and expert divers. Situated in Brazil, in the vicinity of Distrito Porangaba, Região Geográfica Intermediária de Maceió, Alagoas, Northeast Region, it offers a captivating exploration opportunity. Experience the allure of the Itapagé wreck and immerse yourself in the vibrant underwater ecosystem it hosts.
Diving Conditions Score for Naufragio Itapagé
7.8
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Naufragio Itapagé
Depth
25m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Naufragio Itapagé
Wave Height
1.04m
Wind Speed
10.9 m/s
Water Temp
27.6°C
Visibility
12.38km
Cloud Cover
30%
Wave Period
6.65s
Air Temperature
25.4°C
Precipitation
0.3 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Naufragio Itapagé
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Dive Score Chart for Naufragio Itapagé
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 7.6273/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.04m, Wind 10.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.4107874720357945/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Naufragio Itapagé: 06:00
Sunset at Naufragio Itapagé: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Naufragio Itapagé 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: 7.6/10
Waves: 1.04m (6.6s), Wind: 10.5 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1.06m (7.15s), Wind: 9.3 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 1.06m, Wind: 5.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Naufragio ItapagéAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Naufragio Itapagé
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 Naufragio Itapagé
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.4/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Naufragio Itapagé
June
Score: 9.5
May
Score: 9.4
July
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Naufragio Itapagé
Water Temp
25.5°C / 77.9°F
April
Visibility
11.9m / 39.0ft
November
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Naufragio Itapagé
Naufragio Itapagé follows southern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (25.5°C) and December the coldest (22.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.4m 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). February 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 16, 2026
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