Ponta da Prainha
Best time to dive
January to December; September to April
What you might see
- Moray eelLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
- SeahorseLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - No - exposed point
Safety notes
Cold-upwelling temperature drops make good thermal protection essential; exposed points can carry strong current; otherwise standard boat-diving precautions; strong current likely
Permits & fees
Within the Arraial do Cabo protected marine area (RESEX Marinha do Arraial do Cabo); dives run through licensed local operators from Praia dos Anjos; no separate diver permit fee documented
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Arraial do Cabo
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.