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Ilha Escalvada
Boat-access reef and coral-head dive offshore from Guarapari.
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Offshore reef dive with exposed current; plan for boat access, drift-style days, and a moderate depth profile.
About Ilha Escalvada
Ilha Escalvada is a boat-access reef and coral-head dive off Guarapari, with an exposed face that can turn the day into a drift-style swim. The site sits offshore and is known for high biodiversity, so the reef life and coral heads are the main draw rather than a single wreck or swim-through. Divers usually treat it as a guided boat trip with attention to wind, current, and the chosen anchor side. It suits Open Water divers who are comfortable with moving water and a moderate depth range.
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Research Estimate At Ilha Escalvada
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VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Ilha Escalvada?
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Ilha Escalvada Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 24m
Depth Note
Depth reported to vary between 6–24 m.
Best Season
November to May, with year-round diving available.
Typical Conditions
Expect warm coastal water, moderate current, and reef structure that can support drift-style routing. The calmer season usually gives the most comfortable days.
Safety & Access At Ilha Escalvada
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Open-water buoyancy matters around coral heads and corridors. Keep an eye on current, and be ready for a drift-style plan or a different anchor side if wind changes.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only. Best suited to divers comfortable with current and a moderate-depth reef profile.
Legal Notes
Follow operator briefings and boat-departure rules for offshore Guarapari dives.
Local Intel For Ilha Escalvada
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The site is commonly dived as a boat run over coral heads and rocky corridors, with drift-style routing when current is moving. It works best for divers who can stay trimmed and read the line of the reef.
Freediving
Possible only on the shallowest, calmest sections, but the site is much better as a scuba day because of current and boat logistics.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can show the surface and shoreline shape, but the interesting structure is below, so it is secondary rather than the main reason to go.
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Wildlife at Ilha Escalvada
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Ilha Escalvada Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.ocusdiver.com · Dive Directory
Directory entry with depth, visibility, current, and boat-entry summary.
www.researchgate.net · Scientific Figure
Scientific figure placing a shrimp species at Ilha Escalvada.
www.robertharding.com · Photo Record
Photo record placing ocean surgeonfish at Ilha Escalvada.
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