

Best for beginner divers, 3-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Montão de Trigo is a boat-access site located at Laje de Santos, Brazil, featuring a combination of open reef and cave topography. Divers can explore depths ranging from 3 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, though the cave sections present an overhead environment that requires careful buoyancy control. Visibility typically ranges from 8 to 12 metres, and currents are generally mild. As there are no onshore facilities at this location, all boat and equipment arrangements must be confirmed with an operator prior to departure.
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The overhead environment inside the cave is the main hazard here, so if you are a newer diver, stay close to your guide and avoid entering if your buoyancy control is not yet solid. Confirm boat and facility arrangements with your operator before departure, as there are no onshore facilities at the site.
Boats are available in Barra do Una to reach the island. The region is served by the Rio-Santos highway.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-20m
Visibility
8-12m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
21-28°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though the cave sections require solid buoyancy control due to the overhead environment.
Depths at this site range from 3 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a boat-access site located 10,000 metres from the shore.
The site is primarily a dive location featuring reef and cave structures; boat access is required.
Water temperatures range from 21C to 28C throughout the year.
Diving at Montão de Trigo in São Sebastião requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Montão de Trigo in São Sebastião. Water temperatures range from 21°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Montão de Trigo in São Sebastião are January, February, March, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.