Diving in Fernando de Noronha

Best Time to Dive in Fernando de Noronha

The warmest water temperatures in Fernando de Noronha occur in April, averaging 29.1°C. The coolest conditions are in September at 26.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 28.1°C
• February: 28.6°C
• March: 28.9°C
• April: 29.1°C
• May: 28.7°C
• June: 28.2°C
• July: 27.4°C
• August: 27.0°C
• September: 26.9°C
• October: 27.1°C
• November: 27.6°C
• December: 27.9°C

Marine Life in Fernando de Noronha

Home to 45 recorded species including 42 reef fish, 1 seagrass & algae, 1 hard corals, 1 other.

Dive Site Difficulty in Fernando de Noronha

Fernando de Noronha has 2 intermediate dive sites - suitable for experienced divers.

Recommended Packing List for Fernando de Noronha

Based on average water temperature of 28.0°C, currents 29 cm/s.

• Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
• Mask - essential for every dive
• Fins (stiff blade recommended for strong currents)
• BCD - buoyancy compensator
• Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
• Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
• Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
• Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Fernando de Noronha

• Área De Proteção Ambiental Barra Do Rio Mamanguape - Environmental Protection Area (IUCN Category V)
• Floresta Nacional Da Restinga De Cabedelo - Forest (IUCN Category VI)
• Reserva Extrativista Acaú-Goiana - Extractive Reserve (IUCN Category VI)
• Área De Proteção Ambiental De Santa Cruz - Environmental Protection Area (IUCN Category V)
• Área De Proteção Ambiental De Guadalupe - Environmental Protection Area (IUCN Category V)
• Parque Natural Municipal Do Forte De Tamandare - Park (IUCN Category II)
• Área De Proteção Ambiental Marinha Recifes Serrambi - Environmental Protection Area (IUCN Category V)
• Parque Estadual Marinho De Areia Vermelha - Park (IUCN Category II)
• Área De Proteção Ambiental Naufrágio Queimado - Environmental Protection Area (IUCN Category V)
• Área De Relevante Interesse Ecológico Orla Marítima - Area of Relevant Ecological Interest (IUCN Category IV)
• Área De Relevante Interesse Ecológico São Miguel - Area of Relevant Ecological Interest (IUCN Category IV)
• Área De Relevante Interesse Ecológico Tamandaré - Area of Relevant Ecological Interest (IUCN Category IV)
• Arie Lagoa Azul - Area of Relevant Ecological Interest (IUCN Category IV)

Getting to Fernando de Noronha - Nearest Airports

• Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA), João Pessoa - 21 km away, approx 38 min travel time
• Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), Recife - 89 km away, approx 112 min travel time
• Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT), Natal - 178 km away, approx 209 min travel time