Praia do Meio
During your dive, you can expect to encounter small schools of Peacock bass swimming gracefully amidst the algae. The presence of freshwater stingrays adds to the excitement and beauty of this dive site.
With a visibility of 5m and a maximum depth of 7m, this dive site is ideal for beginner divers. Whether you're new to diving or looking for a leisurely exploration, the Ilha das Araras dive spot near Porto Camargo is a must-visit destination.
Diving Conditions Score for Praia do Meio
Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Praia do Meio
Depth
7m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Praia do Meio
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
12.6 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
32.92km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
16.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Praia do Meio
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.652633333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 12.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.173333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Praia do Meio 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.
Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 12.1 m/s
Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 17.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Praia do MeioAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Praia do Meio
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 Praia do Meio
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Praia do Meio
Ideal Conditions for Praia do Meio
Water Temp
24.7°C / 76.5°F
February
Visibility
15.6m / 51.2ft
November
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Praia do Meio
Praia do Meio follows southern hemisphere patterns with February being the warmest month (24.7°C) and September the coldest (18.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.9m 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 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