Picãozinho - Fernando de Noronha

Picãozinho sits shallow, from five to fifteen metres, making it a comfortable spot for newer divers or those who prefer to stretch their bottom time. We usually find the water calm here, a nice change of pace. Look for the Blushing Star Coral and Mustard Hill Coral, they really pop against the blue. You’ll also spot plenty of small stuff like Speckled Worm Eels poking from the sand and Lofty Triplefins darting around. It's a relaxed dive, good for taking your time and soaking it all in.

Location
Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, South America
Coordinates
-7.117644, -34.807810

Marine Protected Area: Área De Proteção Ambiental Naufrágio Queimado

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 Picãozinho

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 Picãozinho

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