

Best for beginner divers, 8-16m, boat entry, mild current.
Furna de Rosa in Sao Pedro offers a combination of open reef and cave diving. Reaching depths between 8 and 16 metres, the site features visibility ranging from 20 to 40 metres. Access is by boat, and the site is suitable for beginners, though the cave section presents an overhead environment requiring careful buoyancy control. Water temperatures remain between 23 and 27C throughout the year. Divers should note that currents are generally mild. Night diving is available, providing a different perspective of the reef structure. Species recorded around this area include frogfish, honeycomb moray, flying gurnard, pufferfish, groupers, European parrotfish, Turkish wrasse, arrow crab, black moray, trumpetfish, scorpionfish, goldentail moray, and spotfin burrfish.
16.84260, -25.08320
Before entering the cave section, make sure your buoyancy is dialled in on the open reef first, as the overhead environment leaves no direct ascent route. Check locally for current boat operator and facility options before you travel, as shore-side amenities are not confirmed.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
8-16m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
While not confirmed at this exact site, species recorded around this area include frogfish, honeycomb moray, pufferfish, groupers, European parrotfish, and various wrasses.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though the cave section requires good buoyancy control due to the overhead environment.
The site ranges from 8 to 16 metres in depth, with an average depth of 8 metres.
Furna de Rosa is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site.
The site is primarily a dive location featuring a cave and reef at depths of 8 to 16 metres.
Diving at Furna de Rosa in São Pedro requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Furna de Rosa in São Pedro. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 27°C.
Furna de Rosa in São Pedro typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Furna de Rosa in São Pedro typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.