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Dive Spot Guide•
Ilha de Currais
Ilha de Currais is a protected boat dive off Pontal do Parana.
Local operator required
Boat access and park rules are normally handled through a local dive operator.
Short boat access, park control, and sheltered rocky relief make this a calm-window Parana dive.
About Ilha de Currais
Ilha de Currais is a protected marine-park boat dive off Pontal do Parana, built around rocky shelter and shallow reef relief. The site is managed as a conservation area, so access is controlled and the dive is best when the sea is calm and visibility holds. Expect a compact, biodiversity-rich Parana dive rather than a long open-water traverse.
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Research Estimate At Ilha de Currais
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 5m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Ilha de Currais?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Ilha de Currais Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 15m
Depth Note
Public descriptions place the dive around 12 m on average, with shallower rocky sections and a max around 15 m.
Best Season
Year round, with calm-weather windows preferred.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered rocky island site with modest visibility and calm-window dependency.
Safety & Access At Ilha de Currais
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilityRestricted access
Safety Notes
Use a local operator, respect park rules, and plan for modest visibility and changing sea state.
Access Restrictions
No landing is allowed; park authorization and operator coordination are required for diving.
Legal Notes
Federal marine park rules apply across the Currais archipelago, with protected status shaping access and use.
Local Intel For Ilha de Currais
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Average depth around 12 m, varying by which side of the island is dived; rocky shelter can reduce exposure.
Freediving
Freediving is limited by park access rules and the offshore boat approach.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited; the site is mainly a scuba objective rather than a surface-only visit.
Wildlife at Ilha de Currais
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Ilha de Currais
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Ilha de Currais
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility5m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
