Restinga do Minhoto
Protected Area
Reserva De Desenvolvimento Sustentável Estadual Ponta Do Tubarão
Why dive here
With 44+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Restinga do Minhoto offers some of Fernando de Noronha's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest March, April, May.
Restinga do Minhoto offers a good example of Fernando de Noronha's Atlantic coral reef system. It’s a solid dive for those looking to explore the local reef structure, with a moderate depth suitable for most certified divers. You'll find the usual suspects of Noronha's reef fish here, though it’s not typically a site famed for pelagic encounters. We'd suggest it for a relaxing dive when you want to absorb the general reef ambiance.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Restinga do Minhoto
Restinga do Minhoto Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Restinga do Minhoto, 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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