Alcatrazes Archipelago · Brazil · Reef · Wall
Raia – Poita 8
Reef, walls and a cave on one mooring, from 4 to 30 m
Area photo: Marcos Simanovic · CC BY-SA 3.0
Raia is mooring 8 in Saco do Funil, sheltered from the southwest wind. The dive mixes rocky reef covered in algae and coral with walls, boulders and a cave, running from 4 to 30 m, so reef fauna and fish passing along the rock share one dive. It is rated medium difficulty.
Also known as Raia.
Where it is and how deep
24.0978° S, 45.6881° WApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The boat ties on to mooring 8 in Saco do Funil, out of the southwest wind. The descent lands on rocky reef covered in algae and coral from about 4 m, and the ground drops away from there towards 30 m, so plan the deep part of the dive first and work back up the rock.
Alongside the reef are walls, large boulders and a cave, all grown over with algae, so the dive mixes two kinds of ground. Both resident reef fauna and fish passing through the archipelago can be seen here. The mooring is also used for freediving and snorkelling, and kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are allowed on the surface.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Alcatrazes Archipelago: October to April is the better half of the year; February to April brings calmer sea and weaker currents, and September the coldest water.
Questions divers ask
How deep is Raia in Alcatrazes?+
Raia, mooring 8 in Saco do Funil, runs from 4 to 30 m over reef, walls, boulders and a cave, and is rated medium difficulty.
Sources
- Alcatrazes – pontos de mergulho e visitação (Narwhal) — Narwhal
- Saco do Funil - Alcatrazes — ScubaGo
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