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Diving at Laje de Santos


Photo: Maurício Andrade
Moreia Wreck

Located near the East end of Laje, near the "mouth of the whale", this abandoned fishing boat from Bertioga was sunk to attract marine life and tourism in 1995.

Due to it’s unstable situation, penetration is not recommended. The control cabin has collapsed. Several species of invertebrates (anemonas, gorgonias), groupers and other fish are also seen. Depending on the conditions, cold water and currents may turn this into an uncomfortable dive, but it does not present huge difficulties if the dive is guided by someone that knows this dive site. Maximum depth is 22 meters.


Photo: Rafael Fuganti
Anchor Ledge

Located on the west end of Laje. Several anchors from fishing boats have been lost among the rocks. Big Groupers, pelagic fish, ceriantos and poliquets are characteristics of this dive spot. Requires AOW certification due to the depth and current possibilities, since this dive spot eventually looses protection from the emerse portion of Laje de Santos. Maximum depth, 40 meters.


Photo: Ana Paula Balboni
Swimming Pools

One of the most enjoyed dive spots at Laje, due to the large population of reef fish and marine turtles. Located at the west corner of the rock formation, the presence of currents is common and must be taken in consideration. Depths range from 6m near the rocks to 35 meters on the deep end.


Photo: Rafael Fuganti
The Wall (open oceanside)

This is the south face of Laje. Almost a vertical rock wall, going down to 35 meters. There is an opening around 16 meters that provides access to the inside of Laje, where many fish are found taking shelter.

Usually, many pelagic fish and marine turtles present themselves during the dive. This dive requires Advanced certification and good experience from the diver. It’s also a Drift dive, since anchoring the boat is not possible.


Photo: Rafael Fuganti
The Whale’s Mouth

This dive spot requires ideal conditions for diving, since the reflux of the waves can be violent at times. It is the East side of Laje. Marine life includes the possibility of spotting large fish, such as Potato Cods, and large schools.


Photo: Rafael Fuganti
The Port

North face, it’s Laje’s most accessible and easiest dive. The dive boats have moorings on this part of the formation. Rock formations that go down diagonally to 18 meters to a sand bottom provide shelter to reef fish and invertebrates. Sting rays can be found resting on the sandy bottom. Maximum depth, 18 meters.


Photo: Rafael Fuganti
Calhaus

Around 2 miles from Laje, direction southwest, it’s a rock formation that has an "U" shaped tunnel in the middle with an open arch above water. Maximum depth on the tunnel is 18 meters. Be advised that the tunnel requires a peak buoyancy control from the diver due to the changing depth.

Outside, Calhaus reaches depths of 30 meters, with boulders and rock ledges creating interesting structures. This spot provides the opportunity of seeing large pelagic schools of fish and several species of rays.


Photo: Rafael Fuganti
New Ledge

Aligned with Calhaus, but to the west. This rock formation starts at 26 meters, going down to over 40 meters. No shelter, lots of currents. This is a dive for Advanced and Experienced divers only, and requires a pristine sense of direction.

 


 

 

 

 
     
 
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