15-30m
    Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
    Área De Relevante Interesse Ecológico Orla Marítima

    Alvarenga

    Best months: Dec

    Protected Area

    Área De Relevante Interesse Ecológico Orla Marítima

    Why dive here

    With 44+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Alvarenga offers some of Fernando de Noronha's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest March, April, May.

    Best timeDec
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles · 44+ species recorded
    Water27-29°C · warmest March, April, May
    CharacterReef dive · max 15-30m

    Alvarenga offers a straightforward dive in Fernando de Noronha, suitable for divers looking for a relaxed exploration. Expect to see the common reef fish of the area, like parrotfish and surgeonfish, alongside a scattering of moray eels tucked into crevices. It’s a good spot if you’re after a pleasant dive without any particular challenges, a chance to simply enjoy being underwater.

    Typical Alvarenga Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Alvarenga

    Alvarenga Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Alvarenga, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-3.84, -32.38) (0km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    27°C

    81°F · Range: 26.5–27.9°C

    Current Speed

    29.15 cm/s

    Direction: NW (329°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.035 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    36.39 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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