

Best for beginner divers, 24-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Vapor Bahia is a wreck site located 10 kilometres off the coast of Brazil. Resting at depths between 24 and 30 metres, the wreck serves as an artificial reef. Divers typically experience mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, fluctuating between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius. Access to the site requires a boat. While rated for beginners, the wreck presents hazards including entanglement risks and overhead environments. Divers should exercise caution and remain close to their guide, avoiding penetration beyond natural light. Night diving is available at this location, with typical dives lasting approximately 50 minutes.
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Despite the beginner rating, the overhead environment inside the wreck carries real entanglement and disorientation risks, so stay close to your guide and resist the urge to penetrate beyond natural light. Confirm boat and guide availability locally before travel, as facilities are not standardised at this site.
Boat access required; persistent surface current dictates an upstream entry from the boats.
Recorded at this site
Depth
24-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan
There is no specific data available regarding the marine life present at this site.
While the site is rated for beginners, the overhead environment and depth require at least an Open Water certification and careful supervision by a guide.
The site reaches depths between 24 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Access to Vapor Bahia is by boat only, as the site is located 10 kilometres from the shore.
Due to the depth of the wreck, this site is intended for diving rather than snorkelling.
Diving at Vapor Bahia in Pitimbu requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Vapor Bahia in Pitimbu. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Vapor Bahia in Pitimbu are January. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Vapor Bahia in Pitimbu typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Vapor Bahia in Pitimbu typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.