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    Recife Minhoto dive site
    reef
    5-20m
    Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
    Reserva De Desenvolvimento Sustentável Estadual Ponta Do Tubarão

    Recife Minhoto

    Best months: Dec

    Protected Area

    Reserva De Desenvolvimento Sustentável Estadual Ponta Do Tubarão

    Why dive here

    With 44+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Recife Minhoto offers some of Fernando de Noronha's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest March, April, May.

    Best timeDec
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles · 44+ species recorded
    Water27-29°C · warmest March, April, May
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-20m

    Recife Minhoto is a solid reef dive off Fernando de Noronha. We’ve found it’s usually a relaxed drift over coral formations, a good spot for spotting the usual reef fish like parrotfish and snappers. Visibility here is generally reliable, making it a comfortable dive for anyone looking for a straightforward exploration of a healthy Atlantic reef. It’s not a thrill-seeker's dive, but it consistently delivers a pleasant underwater experience.

    Typical Recife Minhoto Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today06:0718:1812h 11m daylightGolden hour 17:51

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Recife Minhoto

    Recife Minhoto Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Recife Minhoto, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-3.84, -32.38) (0km away)

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    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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