Baixo Grande
Protected Area
Reserva Biológica Atol Das Rocas
Why dive here
With 44+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Baixo Grande offers some of Fernando de Noronha's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest March, April, May.
Baixo Grande is a notable coral reef in Fernando de Noronha. This site delivers a relaxed dive, usually with mild currents, allowing you to take your time exploring the reef structure. We've often spotted schooling grunts and a good variety of reef fish here. It's a solid choice for an easy afternoon dive, especially if you're looking to extend your bottom time.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Baixo Grande
Baixo Grande Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Baixo Grande, 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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