Porto Seguro & Santa Cruz Cabrália · Santa Cruz Cabrália, Brazil · Reef
Recife Alagados
Shallow coral reef off Santa Cruz Cabrália, to 10 m
Recife Alagados is a coral reef dive off Santa Cruz Cabrália, Porto Seguro's neighbour, that reaches a depth of 10 m, typical of the shallow reef banks the area is known for. Its modest depth suits new divers.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Porto Seguro & Santa Cruz Cabrália and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
Recife Alagados is one of the coral reef dives off Santa Cruz Cabrália. The reef reaches a depth of 10 m, the same as most of the ordinary reef sites of the area, so the whole dive stays shallow, over coral banks with ornamental fish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Prime | Prime |
Season follows Porto Seguro & Santa Cruz Cabrália: November to April brings the clearest water and the least wind; December to February is the busy summer season, when dives are best booked 15 to 30 days ahead.
Questions divers ask
How deep is Recife Alagados?+
The coral reefs of Recife Alagados reach a depth of 10 m.
Sources
- Mergulho em Porto Seguro: dicas e pontos de mergulho — Hotéis à Beira Mar
- Pontos de Mergulho em Santa Cruz Cabrália — Brasil Mergulho
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Wreck
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Reef
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