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A scuba diver swims alongside a sea turtle off Arraial do Cabo

Arraial do Cabo · Brazil · Reef

Ponta Leste

Deep point of Cabo Frio island with passing fish

Area photo: Wusel007 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ponta Leste is a point of Ilha de Cabo Frio off Arraial do Cabo, where depth varies from 15 m to 35 m and many fish pass through. The dive is for advanced divers, and whether it runs at all depends mainly on sea conditions.

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Where it is and how deep

Depth profile of Ponta Leste: typical dive 15–35 m (50–115 ft) 18 m · Open Water30 m · Advanced40 m · Recreational limit15 m35 mtypical dive
Depths on a shared scale to 40 m (130 ft); dashed lines mark common certification limits.

No published position for this site — the map shows Arraial do Cabo and its other sites; operators know the mooring.

The dive

The dive at Ponta Leste works the point of Ilha de Cabo Frio between 15 m and 35 m, with many fish passing through. Currents run here and call for care, and whether a trip goes ahead depends mainly on the state of the sea.

Marine life and season

The sources we used don't single out particular species here.

Month-by-month season rating for Ponta Leste
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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.

Know before you go

  • Currents at the point call for care, and the dive depends mainly on sea conditions.

Dive videos

MERGULHO EM PONTA LESTE - ARRAIAL DO CABO - RJ · LEONARDO CAMPOS MERGULHANDO on YouTube

Mergulho na Ponta Leste de Arraial do Cabo com Raia Chita · Morieval Underwater on YouTube

Questions divers ask

Is Ponta Leste suitable for beginners?+

No, the dive is for advanced divers, with depth from 15 m to 35 m.

Sources

  1. Arraial do Cabo — Brasil Mergulho
  2. Passeio de Barco e Mergulho em Arraial do Cabo — Até Onde Eu Puder Ir

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