

Best for advanced divers, 4-35m, boat entry, strong current.
Fenda Jorge Grego is a demanding wall and drift site located off Ilha Grande. The topography features a reef structure that transitions into a deep wall, reaching depths of 35 metres. Due to strong and variable currents, this site is reserved for advanced divers. Visibility fluctuates between 6 and 25 metres, and water temperatures range from 19 to 23 degrees Celsius. Access is strictly by boat. Divers must manage risks including decompression, nitrogen narcosis at depth, and boat traffic. Proper buoyancy control and situational awareness are essential for navigating the changing conditions at this site.
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Conditions can shift quickly here, so brief with your boat crew on current direction and strength before descending, and confirm a clear abort plan if visibility is on the low end. Advanced certification is required, and given the decompression risk at depth, a dive computer with conservatism settings appropriate to the profile is strongly advised.
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Depth
4-35m
Visibility
6-25m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
19-23°C
Current
Strong
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to strong, variable currents and the potential for decompression requirements.
The site features a depth range of 4 to 35 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site.
Hazards include strong currents, boat traffic, decompression risks, nitrogen narcosis, and variable visibility.
Diving at Fenda Jorge Grego in Rio de Janeiro requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Fenda Jorge Grego in Rio de Janeiro. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 23°C.
Fenda Jorge Grego in Rio de Janeiro can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Fenda Jorge Grego in Rio de Janeiro typically ranges from 6 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.