Servemar X - Fernando de Noronha

The Triangle is one of those sites that grabs you from the moment you hit the water, or rather, the moment the freshwater layer gives way to the sea. It’s distinctly Fiordland, meaning you’ll often find yourself in a dim, emerald world, even in bright sunshine, thanks to that thick surface runoff. But don't let the gloom fool you. Drop down and the wall reveals itself, draped in the signature black coral that Fiordland is famous for. We love pushing past 15 metres here, where you’ll find some seriously impressive black coral trees, massive old growth, with carpet shark eggs tucked in amongst the branches – keep an eye out for them. The transition from rocky shoreline to a sandy slope, then to that steep wall, means you get a real mix of habitat. We’ve seen leopard seals cruise by, completely unfazed, and it's a reliable spot for butterfly perch schooling in the darker crevices. On the sand, we often find ourselves searching for spiny seadragons, masters of camouflage, and the nudibranchs here are often chunky, wellington and variable types being fairly common. It’s a site that rewards slow, meticulous diving, definitely suiting those who appreciate the unique beauty of temperate waters over tropical flash. You’ll spend your dive peering into every crack, under every overhang, and often spotting something genuinely unexpected, whether it’s a red rock lobster tucked away or a cruising dogsharks.

Location: Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, South America
Coordinates: -8.177800, -34.731900
Type: reef

Marine Protected Area: Área De Relevante Interesse Ecológico Orla Marítima

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

Nearest Dive Centres to Servemar X

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

Black-ear wrasse (Halichoeres poeyi) - Reef Fish
Doctorfish (Acanthurus chirurgus) - Reef Fish
Coney (Cephalopholis fulva) - Reef Fish
Kwab (Sparisoma radians) - Reef Fish
Grunt (Haemulon plumierii) - Reef Fish
Agassiz's Parrotfish (Sparisoma frondosum) - Reef Fish
Gray Parrotfish (Sparisoma axillare) - Reef Fish
Brazilian wrasse (Halichoeres brasiliensis) - Reef Fish
Angelfish (Pomacanthus paru) - Reef Fish
Demoiselle (Stegastes fuscus) - Reef Fish
Cook (Holocentrus adscensionis) - Reef Fish
Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
Sergeant-major (Abudefduf saxatilis) - Reef Fish
Noronha wrasse (Thalassoma noronhanum) - Reef Fish
Porkfish (Anisotremus virginicus) - Reef Fish
Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Spotted Goatfish (Pseudupeneus maculatus) - Reef Fish
Hogfish (Bodianus rufus) - Reef Fish
Shoalgrass (Halodule wrightii) - Seagrass & Algae
Colon Goby (Coryphopterus dicrus) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Servemar X

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