Arraial do Cabo · Brazil · Reef
Ilha do Farol
Wind-sheltered island dive to 18 m in clear water
Area photo: Wusel007 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Ilha do Farol, also called Ilha de Cabo Frio, is an island dive off Arraial do Cabo that can only be reached by boat. Its sheltered lower part runs from 2 m to 18 m in clear water with varied marine life, shielded from wind and rough sea.
Also known as Ilha de Cabo Frio.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Arraial do Cabo and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The sheltered lower part of the island holds the dive, with depth running from 2 m to 18 m. The water is clear, the marine life varied, and the whole area sits fully protected from wind and rough sea.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Arraial do Cabo: Apr–Aug brings the calmest seas and clearest water; strong spring and summer winds regularly cancel boats, and upwelling drops temperatures sharply.
Dive videos
Mergulho em Arraial do Cabo - Ilha do Farol · Caio Saviti on YouTube
Questions divers ask
Can Ilha do Farol be dived from shore?+
No, the island can only be reached by boat.
Sources
- Arraial do Cabo — Brasil Mergulho
- Passeio de Barco e Mergulho em Arraial do Cabo — Até Onde Eu Puder Ir
More dive sites in Arraial do Cabo
Reef
Shallow 5-18 m profile open to divers of every level
Reef
Deep point of Cabo Frio island with passing fish
Reef
Clear water and scenery at 9-16 m for photographers
Abundant marine life on a dive down to 40 m
Similar dives elsewhere
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