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Ilha do Arvoredo - Toca do Frade
Arvoredo wall dive with ledges and crevices.
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Reserve wall dive with frestas, ledges, and a deeper finish for certified divers who want a controlled, structure-first outing.
About Ilha do Arvoredo - Toca do Frade
Ilha do Arvoredo - Toca do Frade is the reserve wall dive for Arvoredo, a boat route with multiple frestas, tocas, and a deeper finish over bigger heads. It suits divers who want a route-driven, buoyancy-focused profile and a more structured reserve outing than the shallower Arvoredo bays. The wall shape rewards calm trim, steady pacing, and conservative turn planning because the site is more about contour and reserve discipline than an easy cruise.
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Research Estimate At Ilha do Arvoredo - Toca do Frade
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Ilha do Arvoredo - Toca do Frade?
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Ilha do Arvoredo - Toca do Frade Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 25m
Depth Note
The wall starts around 12 m and works down through frestas and heads to about 25 m.
Best Season
March-May and August-October are the most comfortable windows.
Typical Conditions
Big wall, frestas, and a deeper finish with excellent reserve visibility. The site feels structured and controlled rather than loose or sandy.
Safety & Access At Ilha do Arvoredo - Toca do Frade
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Use a calm, controlled descent, keep an eye on the wall on the way down, and stay conservative about turn pressure in the deeper section.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only through reserve-aware operators; landing and anchoring are controlled by the Arvoredo reserve rules.
Legal Notes
REBIO Arvoredo is a strictly protected reserve, so visitor access and diving activity are regulated.
Local Intel For Ilha do Arvoredo - Toca do Frade
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A classic wall dive for certified divers who are comfortable with depth changes and a route that rewards good buoyancy.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site because of the depth band and reserve logistics.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the wall and deeper heads are the draw.
Wildlife at Ilha do Arvoredo - Toca do Frade
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Ilha do Arvoredo - Toca do Frade
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Ilha do Arvoredo - Toca do Frade
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
