Florida - Fernando de Noronha

Korapuki is a bit of a trek, about 40 minutes out from Whitianga, but it earns its keep. We like it for the solid weed lines and those rugged rocky outcrops, which always seem to hold something interesting. Maximum depth here is 14 metres, so it’s a good long bottom time dive, and while the average visibility sits around 8 metres, we’ve found that water movement often brings in some bigger pelagics. You’ll drift over kelp forests, the light filtering green through the fronds, keeping an eye out for rigs or perhaps a cruising short-tail stingray tucked into the sand. This is a site where you’re scanning the blue for kingfish or boarfish, and if you’re lucky, you might even spot an elusive common thresher shark making an appearance. It’s a solid pick for divers who enjoy exploring rocky reefs and have a keen eye for finding marine life that often goes unnoticed in busier spots.

Location
Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, South America
Coordinates
-8.034500, -34.594600

Marine Protected Area: Área De Relevante Interesse Ecológico Orla Marítima

Best Time to Dive in Fernando de Noronha

The warmest water temperatures in Fernando de Noronha occur in April, averaging 29.1°C. The coolest conditions are in September at 26.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.1°C
  • February: 28.6°C
  • March: 28.9°C
  • April: 29.1°C
  • May: 28.7°C
  • June: 28.2°C
  • July: 27.4°C
  • August: 27.0°C
  • September: 26.9°C
  • October: 27.1°C
  • November: 27.6°C
  • December: 27.9°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Fernando de Noronha

Nearest Dive Centres to Florida

Marine Life in Fernando de Noronha

Home to 45 recorded species including 42 reef fish, 1 seagrass & algae, 1 hard corals, 1 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Florida

Based on average water temperature of 28.0°C, currents 29 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins (stiff blade recommended for strong currents)
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories