

Best for intermediate divers, 7-25m, shore entry, moderate current.
Gruta Azul in Arraial do Cabo offers a dual-environment experience featuring both reef and wreck topography. Divers can explore depths ranging from 7 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. The site is suited for intermediate divers due to moderate currents and the requirement for a shore entry through surf and shore break. Visibility typically spans 10 to 25 metres. Water temperatures remain between 21 and 23 degrees Celsius, though an upwelling phenomenon can introduce a colder layer below 9 metres. Divers should time their entry during a lull in the sets and ensure all equipment is fully secured before entering the water.
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The shore entry through surf and shore break is the most demanding part of this dive, so time your entry during a lull in the sets and have your kit fully secured before you go in. Full facilities including showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station are on site, so there is no need to pack extra.
Boat access only.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-25m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
21-23°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The site ranges from 7 to 25 metres deep, with an average depth of 15 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the moderate currents and the challenging shore entry through surf and shore break.
Access is via a shore entry, which requires timing your movement during a lull in the surf sets.
On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, a dive shop, boat charters, and guided tours.
Diving at Gruta Azul in Arraial do Cabo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Gruta Azul in Arraial do Cabo are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Gruta Azul in Arraial do Cabo. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Gruta Azul in Arraial do Cabo typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.