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Saco do Funil - Alcatrazes
Sheltered Alcatrazes cove with octopus burrows and beginner-friendly water.
Local operator required
Access is handled through an ICMBio-authorized operator, so the day is planned inside the refuge system.
Boat-access cove in the Alcatrazes refuge with a protected bottom mix and easy, low-stress diving.
About Saco do Funil - Alcatrazes
Saco do Funil - Alcatrazes is a sheltered cove dive in the Alcatrazes refuge, reached through an ICMBio-authorized operator and best suited to calm-water planning. The site combines a sandy bottom, rocky edges, and a protected shoreline where octopus burrows, sea turtles, reef fish, and other invertebrates stand out. It feels like a gentle, low-stress marine walk-through rather than a current-heavy blue-water dive.
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Research Estimate At Saco do Funil - Alcatrazes
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Saco do Funil - Alcatrazes?
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Saco do Funil - Alcatrazes Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 20m
Depth Note
The sheltered cove profile sits in the 10 to 20 m band.
Best Season
December to April is the clearest window, with calm days outside that band still possible when the operator approves the conditions.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered cove water over sand and rock, with octopus burrows near the rocky edge and enough calm for introductory dives.
Safety & Access At Saco do Funil - Alcatrazes
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Use an authorized operator, keep the dive inside the sheltered cove, and do not assume the day stays calm without a fresh check.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is organized through the refuge rules, and independent island landings are not part of the normal dive plan.
Legal Notes
Follow ICMBio visitation rules for Alcatrazes, including the approved operator system and the no-landing framework for the islands.
Local Intel For Saco do Funil - Alcatrazes
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Depth ranges from 10–20 m and the site is recommended for beginner divers.
Freediving
Could work only as a very calm float site, but it is better treated as a scuba and snorkel cove than a freedive target.
Snorkeling
Calm-day snorkeling and floating are possible, but the protected cove is still best handled as an operator-run visit rather than a casual beach session.
Wildlife at Saco do Funil - Alcatrazes
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Saco do Funil - Alcatrazes
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Saco do Funil - Alcatrazes
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
