

Best for beginner divers, 3-10m, shore entry, mild current.
Praia Vermelha is a shallow reef site in Arraial do Cabo and Buzios, Brazil, offering depths between 3 and 10 metres. This shore entry dive is suitable for beginners, though the surf and shore break require caution during entry and exit. Once submerged, divers encounter mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 15 metres. The reef environment supports a variety of typical Brazilian coastal reef fish and invertebrates. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, a café, and a dive shop. Night diving is permitted, and the shallow topography allows for extended bottom times, with typical dives lasting around 50 minutes.
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The surf at the entry point can spike without much warning, so watch a few sets before committing and enter with your fins on. All the key facilities are on site including a dive shop, showers, and a café, so you can travel light.
The site is located at Praia Vermelha, tucked between Pão de Açúcar and Urca Hill.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-10m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
21-25°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The reef supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the Brazilian coast.
Yes, the shallow depth of 3 to 10 metres makes this an accessible site for newly certified open-water divers.
The site ranges from 3 to 10 metres in depth, with an average depth of 7 metres.
This is a shore dive. Divers should be aware that surf and shore break can make entry and exit challenging.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow reef structure is accessible for snorkelling, provided conditions are calm.
Diving at Praia Vermelha in Rio de Janeiro requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Praia Vermelha in Rio de Janeiro. Water temperatures range from 21°C to 25°C.
The best months to visit Praia Vermelha in Rio de Janeiro are April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Praia Vermelha in Rio de Janeiro typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Praia Vermelha in Rio de Janeiro typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.