Veleiro Yemanja
The intentionally sunk iron sailboat, Yemanjá, rests submerged in front of Pina Beach, at a depth of 19 meters. Although partially dismantled, it still retains identifying features such as masts, mooring heads, and cavername.
This fascinating wreck serves as a sanctuary for numerous schools of small fish and a range of friendly marine inhabitants, including nurse sharks, rays, and turtles.
Visibility: 0m
Max depth: 0m
Recommended Diver Level: advanced, expert
Location: Recife, Brazil
This fascinating wreck serves as a sanctuary for numerous schools of small fish and a range of friendly marine inhabitants, including nurse sharks, rays, and turtles.
Visibility: 0m
Max depth: 0m
Recommended Diver Level: advanced, expert
Location: Recife, Brazil
Diving Conditions Score for Veleiro Yemanja
7.4
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Veleiro Yemanja
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Veleiro Yemanja
Wave Height
1.4m
Wind Speed
20.9 m/s
Water Temp
27.4°C
Visibility
15.04km
Cloud Cover
29%
Wave Period
11.3s
Air Temperature
26.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Veleiro Yemanja
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Dive Score Chart for Veleiro Yemanja
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.740005014749262/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.3m, Wind 6.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.164439455782313/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Veleiro Yemanja: 06:00
Sunset at Veleiro Yemanja: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Veleiro Yemanja 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
10:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 1.3m (11.3s), Wind: 6.2 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1.08m, Wind: 20.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Veleiro YemanjaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Veleiro Yemanja
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 Veleiro Yemanja
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.4/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Veleiro Yemanja
July
Score: 9.5
June
Score: 9.3
August
Score: 9.3
Ideal Conditions for Veleiro Yemanja
Water Temp
26.4°C / 79.5°F
April
Visibility
11.4m / 37.4ft
September
Wave Height
2.2m / 7.2ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Veleiro Yemanja
Veleiro Yemanja follows southern hemisphere patterns with April being the warmest month (26.4°C) and November the coldest (22.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.2m 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). December is usually the driest month with 0.5mm 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 - Jul 9, 2026
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