Barra de Catuama
Protected Area
Reserva Extrativista Acaú-Goiana
Why dive here
With 44+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Barra de Catuama offers some of Fernando de Noronha's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest March, April, May.
Barra de Catuama is a solid reef dive within Fernando de Noronha, a good pick when you want a straightforward exploration. The reef structure itself is interesting, with plenty of nooks and crannies for smaller reef fish to shelter. We often spot parrotfish munching away and the occasional moray eel peeking out. It's a nice, relaxed dive, perfect for those days you want to cruise and enjoy the local residents without any drama.
Typical Barra de Catuama 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 Barra de Catuama
Barra de Catuama Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Barra de Catuama, 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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