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Abrolhos Marine Park

Diving in Brazil

4 documented dive sites, 1 of them for Open Water divers. Known for humpback whales, turtles and nudibranchs.

Best months
Dec–Mar
Water
24–28 °C
Levels
Open Water, Advanced, Experienced
Nearest airport
BPS

When to go

Pick a month: the diving season, from published sources, and the typical weather.

Pick a month

  • Best
  • Good
  • Possible
  • Closed
  • Not documented yet

Abrolhos Marine Park in October

Good season
Sea
26 °C
at the surface
Air
26 °C
24 °C at night
Rain
70 mm
average for the year
Wind
25 km/h
on average

Typical weather, not a forecast: averages for 2021–2025 (air, rain, wind) and 2023–2025 (sea), data from Open-Meteo (ERA5 / Copernicus, Météo-France). Covers an area of roughly 10 to 25 km around the destination.

Diving runs year-round (warm water all year). Best visibility December–March (~20 m) vs ~10 m April–November per PADI. Humpback whales July–October (Horizonte Aberto) or July–November (Catraca Livre); one source says June–November. Whales are watched from the boat only: diving with whales is not permitted. No closed season documented.

Source: blog.padi.com

Dive sites in Abrolhos Marine Park

From the easiest to the most demanding. Levels with a dashed outline are estimates we are still verifying.

Open Water friendly

usual dive down to 18 m1 site

For Advanced divers

usual dive down to 30 m2 sites

For experienced divers

usual dive down to 40 m1 site

Marine life

When the big encounters happen, month by month.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Humpback whalesSource: catracalivre.com.br
  • Peak season
  • Seen

Humpback whales: Jul–Nov

Also reported here, season not documented yet:

  • Turtles
  • Nudibranchs
  • Octopus
  • Groupers
  • Corals
  • Dolphins

Where is Abrolhos Marine Park?

View on OpenStreetMapLocation: Abrolhos Archipelago (Wikipedia)Map: Natural Earth
Nearest airport
BPS

Abrolhos Marine Park: frequently asked questions

When is the best time to dive Abrolhos Marine Park?
The best months to dive Abrolhos Marine Park are Dec–Mar. Diving runs year-round (warm water all year). Best visibility December–March (~20 m) vs ~10 m April–November per PADI. Humpback whales July–October (Horizonte Aberto) or July–November (Catraca Livre); one source says June–November. Whales are watched from the boat only: diving with whales is not permitted. No closed season documented.
Is Abrolhos Marine Park good for beginner divers?
Yes, partly: 1 of the 4 dive sites we document are suited to Open Water divers, including Portinho Norte. The others need more experience or a higher certification.
What is the water temperature in Abrolhos Marine Park?
The water is usually between 24 °C and 28 °C over the year.
What marine life can you see in Abrolhos Marine Park?
Divers regularly see humpback whales (Jul–Nov), turtles, nudibranchs, octopus, groupers and corals.
How do you dive Abrolhos Marine Park?
The nearest airport is BPS.

About this page

Seasons and marine life come from the sources below. Site levels and depths marked as estimated come from our original catalogue and are being checked one by one. Conditions change: always confirm with a local dive centre.

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