Baixo do Japu
Protected Area
Reserva Extrativista Marinha Da Lagoa Do Jequiá
Why dive here
With 44+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Baixo do Japu offers some of Fernando de Noronha's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest March, April, May.
Baixo do Japu offers a solid reef dive in Fernando de Noronha. Expect to navigate a healthy coral system, home to a good variety of the usual reef suspects like wrasse, snapper, and parrotfish. Currents can be present, so it’s best suited for divers comfortable with a drift. A reliable spot for a relaxed exploration of the island's underwater topography.
Typical Baixo do Japu Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Baixo do Japu
Baixo do Japu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Baixo do Japu, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-3.84, -32.38) (0km away)
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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