Parcel do Coronel
Parcel dos Coroneis, located inside Ilha Grande, is highly regarded as the premier dive site in the sea. With a maximum depth of 26 meters and stretching over 200 meters in length, divers can expect to encounter an abundance of marine life and impressive schools.
Common sightings at Parcel dos Coroneis include stingrays, butterflyfish, and even eagle rays. Divers will also be delighted by the presence of various schooling fish such as sardines and cocorocas.
This dive site boasts a visibility of 9 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, making it suitable for advanced and expert divers. Situated in Brazil, close to Rio de Janeiro in the Southeast Region, Parcel dos Coroneis offers a remarkable diving experience for those seeking an extraordinary underwater adventure.
Common sightings at Parcel dos Coroneis include stingrays, butterflyfish, and even eagle rays. Divers will also be delighted by the presence of various schooling fish such as sardines and cocorocas.
This dive site boasts a visibility of 9 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, making it suitable for advanced and expert divers. Situated in Brazil, close to Rio de Janeiro in the Southeast Region, Parcel dos Coroneis offers a remarkable diving experience for those seeking an extraordinary underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Parcel do Coronel
6.8
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 do Coronel
Depth
17m
Visibility
9m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Parcel do Coronel
Wave Height
0.82m
Wind Speed
7.3 m/s
Water Temp
22.9°C
Visibility
540m
Cloud Cover
45%
Wave Period
8.15s
Air Temperature
20.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Parcel do Coronel
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Dive Score Chart for Parcel do Coronel
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 8.613852713178295/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.76m, Wind 3.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.856163190184049/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Parcel do Coronel: 06:00
Sunset at Parcel do Coronel: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Parcel do Coronel 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: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.76m (8.6s), Wind: 3.3 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.78m, Wind: 4.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Parcel do CoronelAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Parcel do Coronel
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 do Coronel
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 do Coronel
July
Score: 9.6
May
Score: 9.2
June
Score: 9.1
Ideal Conditions for Parcel do Coronel
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 do Coronel
Parcel do Coronel 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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