Recanto do Capim
Discover the hidden beauty of this serene dive site located in Santa Catarina, Brazil. With depths ranging from 5 to 12 meters, divers can explore the mesmerizing bottom of stones and sand. This sheltered location offers tranquility and an abundance of marine life.
Get ready to encounter an array of fascinating creatures including turtles, seahorses, lobsters, boxfish, salema, sea Bass, mullet, and miriquitis. As you navigate through the numerous passages between the rocks, you may even stumble upon a captivating cave that provides a unique pathway to the surface.
With a visibility of 6 meters and a maximum depth of 10 meters, this dive site is perfectly suited for beginner divers. Immerse yourself in the vibrant underwater world of Brazil's South Region and let the enchanting marine life captivate your senses.
Come and experience the wonders of this dive site, where nature's secrets await your exploration.
Get ready to encounter an array of fascinating creatures including turtles, seahorses, lobsters, boxfish, salema, sea Bass, mullet, and miriquitis. As you navigate through the numerous passages between the rocks, you may even stumble upon a captivating cave that provides a unique pathway to the surface.
With a visibility of 6 meters and a maximum depth of 10 meters, this dive site is perfectly suited for beginner divers. Immerse yourself in the vibrant underwater world of Brazil's South Region and let the enchanting marine life captivate your senses.
Come and experience the wonders of this dive site, where nature's secrets await your exploration.
Diving Conditions Score for Recanto do Capim
5
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Recanto do Capim
Depth
10m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Recanto do Capim
Wave Height
0.8m
Wind Speed
20.2 m/s
Water Temp
17.5°C
Visibility
29.84km
Cloud Cover
79%
Wave Period
8.75s
Air Temperature
16°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Recanto do Capim
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Dive Score Chart for Recanto do Capim
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.075369625246547/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.8m, Wind 13.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.600210778443113/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Recanto do Capim: 06:00
Sunset at Recanto do Capim: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Recanto do Capim 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
6:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.8m (8.45s), Wind: 13.6 m/s
Safest Overall
8:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.8m (8.65s), Wind: 17.1 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 15.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Recanto do CapimAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Recanto do Capim
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 Recanto do Capim
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Recanto do Capim
July
Score: 8.6
June
Score: 8.4
August
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Recanto do Capim
Water Temp
22.8°C / 73.0°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
July
Wave Height
2.4m / 7.9ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Recanto do Capim
Recanto do Capim follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (22.8°C) and September the coldest (15.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 2.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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). July is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during February to April, 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 - Jul 6, 2026
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