Baixinha
Protected Area
Área De Proteção Ambiental Dos Recifes De Corais
Why dive here
With 44+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Baixinha offers some of Fernando de Noronha's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest March, April, May.
Baixinha offers a solid dive on a substantial coral reef in Fernando de Noronha. We’ve seen a good variety of reef fish here, from parrotfish munching on coral to schools of snapper hugging the deeper sections. It’s a pretty straightforward dive, suitable for most experience levels looking for a classic Noronha reef encounter without too much fuss.
Safety Notes
Strong currents typical this month (avg 32 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Baixinha
Baixinha Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Baixinha, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
26.97°C
81°F
Current Speed
31.91 cm/s
Direction: NW (327.8°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.037 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.25 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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