

Best for advanced divers, 15-19m, boat entry, moderate current.
Pedras Pretas is a reef site located off Ilha do Arvoredo, featuring depths between 15 and 19 metres. The topography consists of rocky reef structures with sandy margins. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents that can intensify, requiring careful planning to manage the outward and return legs of the dive. Visibility at the site fluctuates between 5 and 15 metres. Due to the presence of strong currents and specific environmental hazards, this site is suited for advanced divers. Access is exclusively by boat. Divers must maintain awareness of the overhead cave environment and monitor depth to mitigate risks.
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Current at Pedras Pretas can intensify quickly, so plan your dive to work into it on the outward leg and ride it back. Confirm conditions with your boat operator before entering, as surface readings do not always reflect what is happening at depth.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
15-19m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-26°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
The site features French angelfish, Atlantic spadefish, stargazers, snake eels, and dusky grouper. Sharks are also a known presence at this location.
No, Pedras Pretas is intended for advanced divers due to the presence of strong currents and cave structures.
The reef sits at a depth range of 15 to 19 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; a boat is required to reach the location.
Water temperatures range from 18C to 26C throughout the year, with visibility typically between 5 and 15 metres and moderate currents.
Divers should be aware of sharks, strong currents, and the potential for disorientation within the overhead cave environment.
Diving at Pedras Pretas in Bombinhas Florianopolis requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Pedras Pretas in Bombinhas Florianopolis. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 26°C.