Parcel da Laje Branca
Located just a short 3-minute sail in the direction of Ilha Longa from Laje Branca, you'll find a fascinating dive site in the water. This area boasts submerged rock formations with crevices, clusters of stones, and corals, reaching depths of 8 to 15 meters. Despite its proximity to Laje Branca, this sheltered area may experience currents on days of rough seas.
Diving in this area offers the opportunity to encounter a diverse range of marine life that is typical of the Ilha Grande region. Shoals of fish, majestic turtles, elusive morays, enchanting seahorses, and intelligent octopuses are just some of the fascinating creatures you may encounter here.
With a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 13 meters, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Located in Ponta Grande, Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Region, Brazil, this dive site provides a unique underwater experience in the beautiful waters of Brazil.
Plan your dive adventure at this captivating dive site and immerse yourself in the wonders of the underwater world.
Diving in this area offers the opportunity to encounter a diverse range of marine life that is typical of the Ilha Grande region. Shoals of fish, majestic turtles, elusive morays, enchanting seahorses, and intelligent octopuses are just some of the fascinating creatures you may encounter here.
With a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 13 meters, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Located in Ponta Grande, Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Region, Brazil, this dive site provides a unique underwater experience in the beautiful waters of Brazil.
Plan your dive adventure at this captivating dive site and immerse yourself in the wonders of the underwater world.
Diving Conditions Score for Parcel da Laje Branca
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Parcel da Laje Branca
Depth
13m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Parcel da Laje Branca
Wave Height
0.8m
Wind Speed
10.1 m/s
Water Temp
22.9°C
Visibility
540m
Cloud Cover
45%
Wave Period
8.15s
Air Temperature
20.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Parcel da Laje Branca
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Dive Score Chart for Parcel da Laje Branca
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 8.493852713178295/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.76m, Wind 3.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.736163190184049/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Parcel da Laje Branca: 06:00
Sunset at Parcel da Laje Branca: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Parcel da Laje Branca 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: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.76m (8.6s), Wind: 3.3 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.78m, Wind: 4.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Parcel da Laje BrancaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Parcel da Laje Branca
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 Parcel da Laje Branca
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.3/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Parcel da Laje Branca
July
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.2
June
Score: 9.1
Ideal Conditions for Parcel da Laje Branca
Water Temp
24.5°C / 76.1°F
March
Visibility
15.7m / 51.5ft
January
Wave Height
0.6m / 2.0ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Parcel da Laje Branca
Parcel da Laje Branca 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 0.6m 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). 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 23, 2026
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