

Best for beginner divers, 8-12m, boat entry.
Saco da Abóbora is a reef site in Arraial do Cabo, Brazil, offering a straightforward experience for beginner divers. The site features a reef structure at depths ranging from 8 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Visibility typically spans 5 to 10 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 21C and 24C, though coastal upwelling can cause sudden drops. Access is exclusively by boat, requiring divers to remain vigilant for boat traffic during ascents. Divers should use a surface marker buoy and exercise caution regarding hand placement to avoid entanglement in lines or debris. The site is suitable for night diving, with typical dive durations around 40 minutes.
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Stay alert for boat traffic on ascent and always deploy your surface marker buoy before coming up, as this is a boat-entry site. Watch where you place your hands on the reef to avoid entanglement in any lines or debris around the structure.
Access is by boat from Praia dos Anjos in Arraial do Cabo.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
8-12m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
21-24°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
40 min
Yes, the site is well-suited for newly certified divers due to the manageable depths and lack of current.
The reef depth ranges from 8 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a boat-entry site, and a boat is required to reach the location.
Divers must be aware of boat traffic, particularly during ascent, and watch for potential entanglement in lines or debris around the reef structure.
Yes, Saco da Abóbora is suitable for night diving.
Diving at Saco da Abóbora in Cabo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Saco da Abóbora in Cabo. Water temperatures range from 21°C to 24°C.
Visibility at Saco da Abóbora in Cabo typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.