Risca Seca
Protected Area
Área De Proteção Ambiental Dos Recifes De Corais
Why dive here
With 44+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - Risca Seca offers some of Fernando de Noronha's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-29°C, warmest March, April, May.
Risca Seca in Fernando de Noronha gives us a classic Brazilian island dive. You'll often find a good mix of pelagics cruising through, along with plenty of reef fish sheltering in the nooks and crannies. It's a solid choice for an easy afternoon dive, usually with manageable currents, making it suitable for most experience levels. Expect decent visibility, allowing for relaxed exploration.
Typical Risca Seca Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Risca Seca
Risca Seca Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Risca Seca, 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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