Pedras Secas
Welcome to this breathtaking dive site in Brazil! With depths ranging around 15 meters and a captivating formation, this underwater paradise is a must-visit for divers. The rock formations create remarkable corridors, canyons, arches, caves, and small caverns, providing an awe-inspiring experience.
Prepare to encounter an array of marine life at this diving location, including barracudas, rays, turtles, and lobsters. Their presence has made this spot one of the most renowned in Brazil, attracting divers from all over the world.
With excellent visibility reaching up to 29 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, this site caters to divers with advanced and expert levels of experience. The surrounding location of Pontinha, Vila do Rosario, Fernando de Noronha, Região Geográfica Imediata do Recife, Região Geográfica Intermediária do Recife, Pernambuco, Northeast Region, 53990-000, Brazil offers convenient access to this extraordinary dive site.
Immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of this underwater wonderland. Book your diving adventure now and discover the enchanting depths of Brazil's most celebrated dive site.
Prepare to encounter an array of marine life at this diving location, including barracudas, rays, turtles, and lobsters. Their presence has made this spot one of the most renowned in Brazil, attracting divers from all over the world.
With excellent visibility reaching up to 29 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, this site caters to divers with advanced and expert levels of experience. The surrounding location of Pontinha, Vila do Rosario, Fernando de Noronha, Região Geográfica Imediata do Recife, Região Geográfica Intermediária do Recife, Pernambuco, Northeast Region, 53990-000, Brazil offers convenient access to this extraordinary dive site.
Immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of this underwater wonderland. Book your diving adventure now and discover the enchanting depths of Brazil's most celebrated dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for Pedras Secas
7.2
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Pedras Secas
Depth
17m
Visibility
29m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Pedras Secas
Wave Height
2m
Wind Speed
21.3 m/s
Water Temp
28.3°C
Visibility
28.08km
Cloud Cover
25%
Wave Period
10.7s
Air Temperature
27.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pedras Secas
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Dive Score Chart for Pedras Secas
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 5.798400000000001/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.96m, Wind 22.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 5.3457/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Pedras Secas : 06:00
Sunset at Pedras Secas : 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Pedras Secas 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: 5.8/10
Waves: 1.96m (10.6s), Wind: 22.3 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 5.8/10
Waves: 1.94m (10.35s), Wind: 22.5 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 5.3/10
Waves: 1.9m, Wind: 25.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Pedras Secas Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pedras Secas
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 Pedras Secas
Summer
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Pedras Secas
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Pedras Secas
Water Temp
20.4°C / 68.7°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Pedras Secas
Pedras Secas follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.4°C) and December the coldest (16.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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). January 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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