Ponta Sul De Porcos

Cabo Frio, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

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Conditions & tides

Ponta Sul De PorcosCabo Frio

Rough · 3/5

conditions visualisation

Rough3/5

Rough at the surface right now — rough all day, no calm window.

Wind8 kn ESE

Current~0.2 kn ESE · model

Swell

2.5 m · 9s · SSW

Water

22 °C

Conditions through the day

5 AM5 PM

Calmest current near slack — 07:30 AM & 07:45 PM local

Sunrise 05:35 AM · Sunset 05:43 PM local

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Tide · local

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On-face swell 1.8 m — the component of the swell aimed at this site’s exposed face. Current is a regional model value (Copernicus, ~9 km grid) — a guide to the area, not a precise reef measurement. Imagery © Esri · not depth or visibility.

Scored by DiveConnect's site-physics model

Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.

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About this site

Ponta Sul de Porcos offers vibrant marine life and dramatic underwater topography. The site features rocky formations covered in colorful sponges and corals, attracting schools of tropical fish. Strong currents bring pelagic species like groupers and barracudas. Visibility is often excellent, with depths ranging from 10 to 30 meters. The area is known for its clear waters and diverse ecosystem, making it ideal for intermediate to advanced divers. The rocky outcrops create swim-throughs and overhangs, adding excitement to the dive. Water temperatures vary from 18°C in winter to 24°C in summer.