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Quebra-mar
Shallow coral-wall dive in Salvador with seahorses and reef fish.
Quebra-mar sits on Salvador's port breakwater and is a shallow shore dive with beach access and a coral wall. It is popular with all levels and known for seahorses, morays, lobsters, and reef fish.
About Quebra-mar
Quebra-mar is a shallow shore dive on Salvador's port breakwater, where a long coral wall has built up around the structure. It is an easy-access site for all levels, with seahorses, morays, lobsters, reef fish, and dense schools of butterflyfish and surgeonfish around the wall. The site's appeal is the combination of calm access, coral growth, and compact but lively marine life close to the city.
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Research Estimate At Quebra-mar
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
Where Is Quebra-mar?
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Quebra-mar Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 8m
Depth Note
A long coral wall is built up along the breakwater, with a maximum reported depth of 8 m.
Best Season
Year-round; calm sea days are the easiest and most comfortable.
Typical Conditions
Shallow shore diving with a coral wall, compact city access, and plenty of small reef life. The site suits relaxed dives, training, and easy marine-life watching.
Safety & Access At Quebra-mar
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Sharp coral
Safety Notes
Stay off the coral and keep buoyancy tight around the wall; the shallow profile makes contact risk the main issue.
Access Restrictions
Easy beach access is available, but the port breakwater setting means divers should stay aware of local harbor activity.
Legal Notes
Use the designated access area and keep clear of navigation lanes around the port breakwater.
Local Intel For Quebra-mar
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow shore dive along a coral wall with easy access and a lot of small reef life.
Freediving
The shallow wall can suit freediving in calm conditions, though the site is mainly known as a beginner-friendly scuba dive.
Snorkeling
The shallow coral wall and easy access can also work for snorkelling on quiet days.
Wildlife at Quebra-mar
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Quebra-mar
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Quebra-mar
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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