

Best for intermediate divers, 4-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Ilha dos Cocos is a boat-access reef site located 4000 metres off the coast near Paraty. The site features a varied topography ranging from shallow sections at 4 metres to deeper edges reaching 30 metres. Divers and snorkellers can expect visibility between 10 and 25 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 21 and 23 degrees Celsius throughout the year, making a wetsuit advisable. While currents are generally mild, the site is subject to surge and swell, which requires precise buoyancy control. Due to the depth and variable surface conditions, this site is suitable for intermediate divers with an Advanced Open Water certification.
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Swell can push you into the reef unexpectedly, so dial in your buoyancy before descending to the deeper sections. Check locally for current boat operator schedules and any facility availability before your trip.
Access is exclusively by boat from the Paraty pier, with the crossing taking approximately one hour.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
4-30m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
21-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Sep, Oct
The reef supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates throughout the site.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers, and an Advanced Open Water certification is required due to the depth and variable surface conditions.
The site offers a depth range from 4 metres on the shallower sections down to 30 metres along the deeper edges.
This is a boat-access site located 4000 metres from the shore; a boat is required to reach the reef.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, though snorkellers should be aware of the surge and swell conditions.
Diving at Ilha dos Cocos in Paraty requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Ilha dos Cocos in Paraty. Water temperatures range from 21°C to 23°C.
The best months to visit Ilha dos Cocos in Paraty are April, May, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Ilha dos Cocos in Paraty typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Ilha dos Cocos in Paraty typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.