

Best for intermediate divers, 8-25m, boat entry, moderate current.
Ilha das Couves is a boat-access reef site located off the coast of Paraty, Brazil. The topography features a varied reef structure that descends from 8 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents, which can accelerate significantly around the island's points. Visibility fluctuates between 5 and 20 metres, and water temperatures range from 20 to 24 degrees Celsius. Due to the potential for strong currents and surges, this site is best suited for intermediate divers with solid buoyancy control. Always coordinate pick-up positions with your boat crew before descending.
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Current can accelerate quickly around the island's points, so plan your drift and agree on a pick-up position with your boat crew before descending. Confirm current conditions and any facility availability with local operators before the trip, as on-site support is not guaranteed.
Access is limited by turns and requires booking transport in advance from Picinguaba in northern Ubatuba.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
8-25m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include French Angelfish, Shortnose Batfish, Dusky Grouper, various wrasses, crabs, hermit crabs, bream, goatfish, gorette, brain coral, sea stars, sergeants, tompot blenny, and grunt.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate currents and potential surges that require good buoyancy control.
The reef structure ranges from 8 to 25 metres deep, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat-access site; a boat is required to reach the reef, which is located approximately 50 metres from the shore.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the depth range and current conditions make it more appropriate for scuba diving than snorkelling.
Diving at Ilha das Couves in Ubatuba requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Ilha das Couves in Ubatuba. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
Expect moderate currents at Ilha das Couves in Ubatuba. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Ilha das Couves in Ubatuba typically ranges from 5 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.