

Best for beginner divers, 10-15m, boat entry.
Estaleiro is a calm, shallow reef dive located in Bombinhas, Brazil. The site sits at depths between 10 and 15 metres, making it well suited for beginner divers building confidence in reef environments. Access is by boat, and visibility typically ranges from 5 to 10 metres. The reef structure provides habitat for various invertebrates and reef fish. Species recorded around this area include sergeants, which are very common, alongside crabs, porkfish, and bream. Divers may also encounter less common species such as flying gurnard, French angelfish, pufferfish, and arrow crabs. Water temperatures fluctuate between 18 and 27 degrees Celsius, necessitating appropriate thermal protection depending on the season.
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Maintain position 2-3 metres from the wall face when eagle rays approach as they use wall updrafts for gliding.
Accessible by trail or boat from Porto Belo.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-15m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-27°C
Current
None
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include very common sergeants, as well as crabs, porkfish, bream, flying gurnard, French angelfish, pufferfish, and arrow crabs.
Yes, the site is well suited to beginner divers due to the calm conditions and lack of current.
The site has an average depth of 15 metres, with the reef structure sitting between 10 and 15 metres.
Estaleiro is a boat dive; a boat charter is required to reach the site.
While the site is primarily used for diving at depths of 10 to 15 metres, the shallow nature of the reef may allow for snorkelling depending on surface conditions.
Diving at Estaleiro in Bombinhas requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Estaleiro in Bombinhas. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Estaleiro in Bombinhas are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Estaleiro in Bombinhas typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.