MARGUERITE
Protected Area
Área De Relevante Interesse Ecológico Orla Marítima
Why dive here
With 44+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - MARGUERITE offers some of Fernando de Noronha's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest March, April, May.
Fernando de Noronha delivers some truly special wreck dives, but Marguerite is our favourite for its sheer drama. This bulk carrier didn't just sink; she exploded, and you feel that history from the moment you descend. We love swimming through the scattered debris field, imagining the force that ripped her apart, with twisted metal plating and sections of the hull flung across the seabed at a shallow 10 metres. It's a surprisingly active wreck too. Nurse sharks are almost always tucked into crevices, and we often spot green turtles lazily munching on algae growing on the superstructure. The stern, with its exposed propeller shaft, is a great spot to pause and watch schools of snapper swirl around the remaining sections of mast. For a site so close to the surface, it offers a real sense of exploration, making it a perfect second dive or a relaxed long bottom time for photographers. Just keep an eye out for curious lemon sharks that occasionally cruise past.
Typical MARGUERITE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for MARGUERITE
MARGUERITE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MARGUERITE, 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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