Ubatuba is skyrocketing among the most visited cities on the coast of São Paulo, being practically crowded in high season and all this movement is not for nothing.
Imagine more than 100 beautiful beaches gathered in a single city on the north coast of São Paulo with tour options for all tastes? This is Ubatuba, a city that offers the most beautiful beaches in the region and some of the most beautiful in the country!
Check out the best diving spots in Ubatuba and enjoy all the wonders of the north coast of São Paulo, tracing a personalized itinerary that meets your tastes and travel time!
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Reasons to put Ubatuba on your dive route
Ubatuba is one of those cities that no matter how many times we visit, we can hardly see everything there is in terms of natural beauty and tourist attractions.
The immensity of the Ubatuba's edge is already an excellent example of this! As there are more than 100 beaches in 100 kilometers of shore, a considerable length, it is rarely possible to know all the beach spots available for all tastes, from the most popular beaches to paradises further north of the city.
Waterfalls, mountains and trails are also not lacking in Ubatuba, as the city is in a strategic location in the Atlantic Forest, with many areas of environmental preservation.
Anyone who wants to go on a tour of native bird watching through the mountains, tree-climbing trails and other walks through the woods is in the right place.
Currently, diving is also one of the most sought after modalities by those who go to Ubatuba to have fun and the city is already on the itinerary of divers looking for beautiful and suitable places to practice the sport safely!
We then separate the main diving spots in Ubatuba and their characteristics so that you can choose the best ones to include in your vacation itinerary!
Best diving spots in Ubatuba
Speaking of diving into Ubatuba, we need to remember that the very large size of this city makes it an almost impossible mission to talk about all the points that can be explored.
However, it is always important to have access to information about the most popular places and to be able to calmly include other lesser-known options in the itinerary, with the certainty of not being at risk.
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Anchieta Island
Anchieta Island is part of an archipelago formed by four islands and some islets. It is the second largest island in the state and is very close to the islands of Cabras, Palmas and Ilhote do Sul.
It is famous for having housed a penitentiary that operated in the last century, when the island was still called Ilha dos Porcos. The prison can still be visited and it is very common for boats with tourists to go there every day looking for tours like this, in addition to bathing in the sea on the island.
Anchieta Island is a place of environmental preservation and historical and cultural heritage, so fishing and spearfishing are prohibited on the site and in its surroundings.
Toga da Tartaruga is one of the parts of the island where diving is most sought after because it is a region where the wind cannot reach high speeds, thus maintaining ideal sea conditions for diving.
The great advantage of this point is that it can be explored by divers of all levels, from beginners to the most experienced.
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At Praia do Leste, also located on the island, a submerged statue of the diver Jacques Cousteau was placed nine meters deep and became an attraction for divers exploring the seabed in Ubatuba.
The statue is located next to a shore of rocks that is visible to anyone arriving at the beach. In addition to it, the marine life in the place is formed by shoals, turtles and other marine animals.
Saco da Aroeira, a small bay located on Anchieta Island, is the most sought after spot by those who want to take basic scuba diving courses, done with equipment.
The place is also sheltered from the wind and its calm waters are ideal for those who are venturing to the bottom of the sea for the first time, but it still offers the exuberant beauty of the sea of Ubatuba!
Comprida Island Set
This set of islands is formed by Ilha Comprida, Ilha das Couves and Ilha Rapada, which are also excellent diving options for those who are on vacation or have traveled to dive in Ubatuba.
They are located north of Ubatuba, close to the coast of Picinguaba Cove and are very characteristic of the Atlantic Forest vegetation that covers the abundant islands and islets there.
The rocky shores that are very common on the Ubatuba Islands create ideal conditions for diving, as they form walls that provide shelter for the wind, not allowing the sea to become rough.
Ilha da Rapada is considered by professional divers as one of the best diving spots in Ubatuba, precisely because it has submerged slabs and some parcels that make the scenery a beautiful underwater discovery.
In addition, Rapada Island is considerably far from the coast, which makes the visibility of the seabed an excellent place, with very few periods of turbid waters.
Those who venture on the boats that take divers to the departure points for the dives can observe schools of dolphins jumping in the waters at certain times of the year and it will be possible to choose diving spots that reach up to 25 meters in depth with visibility that can vary according to function of marine currents.
In general, the average temperature of the waters of the Islands in Ubatuba is around 25 degrees, an excellent temperature for diving.
Those who want to dive in places that allow them to put into practice advanced diving techniques can opt for the channel formed between Ilha das Couves and Ilha Comprida, which offers the ideal setting for scuba diving in greater depth.
For beginner divers, it may be ideal to dive in Paredinha dos Miriquitis, where, in addition to the miriquitis that give the place its name, it is also possible to find schools of clown shrimp, spider crabs and other animals that allow for high resolution underwater photos.
And those who love diving spots with labyrinth formations that require little more than diving techniques cannot miss the Pygmy Trail, where you can see schools of pygmy fish on the rocky part of the seabed.
Some diving places are subject to a little more current, so the trail is more suitable for those who already have some diving experience.
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What do you need to know before diving?
Diving is one of the maritime sports that offer greater possibilities for its practice in terms of age, physical conditions and swimming level of the practitioners.
Few people know, but you don't have to be a good swimmer to dive! Many divers become more intimate with the sea and waters after starting their dives.
But like any sport, especially diving that involves being submerged, it is necessary to know some information before venturing to explore the bottom of the sea!
Discover the tide table
Before diving in any place, it is necessary to know the Tide Table, which is available in real time on the Brazilian Navy website and which indicates in detail how the sea is in all places along the coast of the country.
This consultation is important to avoid diving in places subject to an abrupt rise of the tide, since these conditions can modify the divers' ascent, including increasing the current.
Weather conditions are essential for those who want to dive. The wind is the main influencer of diving because, at speeds greater than 15 kilometers, it can already compromise the sea, which will be considered rough.
In cases of bad weather conditions, diving trips should not be carried out so as not to put divers at risk. In general, advisors and professional divers are used to consulting the tide table.
- ● Sudden movements
Very sudden movements, especially for ascents and descents, can be a complicating factor because they compromise the quality of breathing with diving equipment.
The ideal is always to avoid ascents, descents and swimming too fast, at the bottom of the sea to save your breath and explore the sea floor calmly and with all the freedom that scuba diving can offer to practitioners of this type of diving.
The use of adequate equipment is a fundamental point and, although it seems obvious, it is always necessary to remember that renting or acquiring good equipment directly influences the safety and quality of diving.
Always look for good professionals and qualified stores to purchase or lease equipment. The same goes for choosing diving courses and professional guidance!
As you have seen, Ubatuba is certainly a magnificent destination for those who want to explore the wonders of the São Paulo seabed and still find preserved wonders of the Atlantic Forest in an unforgettable tour!
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