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Ilha das Cabras
Short-boat sanctuary dive with sheltered reef and busy channel edges.
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Most dives are planned on the protected side of Ilha das Cabras, with route choice driven by channel current, wind chop, and nearby boat traffic.
About Ilha das Cabras
Ilha das Cabras is Ilhabela's best-known short-boat sanctuary dive, with rocky reef, sheltered inner water, and a more exposed outer face in the São Sebastião Channel. Operators usually choose the calmer side for relaxed scuba and snorkeling, but current and passing boat traffic become more noticeable once you move away from the lee of the islet.
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Research + Early Community Signal At Ilha das Cabras
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VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessEasy entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Ilha das Cabras?
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Ilha das Cabras Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 18m
Depth Note
Local operator guidance places common Ilha das Cabras dives in roughly the 5 m to 18 m range, with the protected side used for easier profiles.
Best Season
Usually dived year-round when the channel is calm enough for local boats, with calmer days favored for the protected-side profile.
Typical Conditions
Short-boat local diving with average visibility often cited around 2 m to 10 m, easier water on the sheltered side, and stronger flow on the more exposed faces of the islet.
Safety & Access At Ilha das Cabras
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficStrong current
Safety Notes
The protected side is commonly used for easier dives, but current increases on the exposed faces and the channel has regular boat movement. Brief with the local operator on entry choice, surface cover, and where to avoid drifting into traffic.
Access Restrictions
Ilha das Cabras is typically visited by short local boat runs rather than independent shore entry, and operators manage entries around sanctuary rules and channel traffic.
Legal Notes
The site sits inside Ilhabela's underwater ecological sanctuary, so normal protected-area etiquette applies: do not collect marine life or disturb the reef and use operator guidance for where access is allowed.
Local Intel For Ilha das Cabras
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Ilha das Cabras is a standard local scuba stop because it is close to town, easy to reach by boat, and flexible enough for training or relaxed reef dives when operators pick the protected side.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is common on calmer days on the lee side of Ilha das Cabras, where the shallower reef and shelter make the site easier to enjoy from the surface.
Wildlife at Ilha das Cabras
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Ilha das Cabras
1 community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Ilha das Cabras
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
Total Logs1
Unique Divers1
