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Feb 9, 2026Freshwater bridge site with clear winter water and easy entry.
Freshwater bridge site with clear winter water and easy entry.
Rifaina is a freshwater bridge-area dive and freedive spot in the Represa do Rio Grande, with clear winter water, calm reservoir conditions, and easy access for local operators. The site is valued for relaxed underwater exploring, shallow visibility, and a beginner-friendly setting, with tilapia schools and submerged reservoir scenery adding interest. Other boat-access points in the reservoir expand the day, but this spot works well as an easy entry point.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 20m
Depth Note
The bridge-area site is shallow near the entry and is commonly described around 20 m maximum for this spot.
Best Season
Winter and the cooler dry season.
Typical Conditions
Calm freshwater reservoir conditions with the clearest water in winter and a mix of shore and boat access around the same system.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Access Restrictions
Use the bridge-area entry for the simplest access, and treat farther canyon points as boat-supported reservoir dives.
Legal Notes
A represa é divisa de estado, no lado de São Paulo ( Rifaina), necessário somente licença amadora de pesca federal, do lado de MG , necessidade de licença do estado de MG, além da federal.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A freshwater reservoir dive with easy bridge-area access and optional boat-supported reservoir sites farther out.
Freediving
A beginner-friendly freedive area with clear winter water and calm reservoir conditions.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Recent community updates
Research Sources
Local dive operator page for Rifaina.
Community dive report for Rifaina reservoir dives.
Dive-directory style page with season and visibility notes.
Official Rifaina municipal diving page.