Naufrágio do Califórnia is a shore dive site in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with depths of up to 15 m (49 ft). Typically most favorable Jan–Dec · from 3 years of archive data. Recent reports put the water around 22°C (72°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 22°C · seasonal avg 22°C
Dive windows this week
Best: WedFavorable windowModerate window— no window
First light 6:10 · Sunrise 6:34 · Sunset 17:33
Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 8.1 km from site · graded 4h ago
Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.
Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.
No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.
What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December havetypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.
Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.
Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.
Echeneis naucrates recorded here Sep (1 record)
most recent 2014
Muraena retifera recorded here Apr (1 record)
most recent 2012
Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.
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Naufrágio do Vapor Rio de Janeiro (antigo California)
No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.
Naufrágio do Califórnia has a depth range of up to 15 metres (49 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.
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