Pirapama
Protected Area
Área De Relevante Interesse Ecológico Orla Marítima
Why dive here
With 44+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Pirapama offers some of Fernando de Noronha's richest diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest March, April, May.
Pirapama offers a straightforward dive, well-suited for less experienced divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon. The gentle currents here make it easy to drift along the rocky slopes, spotting nurse sharks tucked under ledges and green turtles gliding by. Visibility is often decent, though it can drop after heavy rains. It’s a good spot to get comfortable with the local conditions before tackling more exposed sites.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pirapama
Pirapama Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pirapama, 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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