Ho Mei III - Salvador
Protected Area
Área De Proteção Ambiental Baía De Todos Os Santos
Why dive here
With 291+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Ho Mei III - Salvador offers some of Salvador & Bahia's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
The Ho Mei III is one of those unexpected wrecks we love, a ship that just kind of… drifted away and sank. It’s a great story, really, and makes the dive itself feel a bit like an archaeological discovery. We're talking a decent depth at 33 meters, so this is definitely one for the experienced crowd, not a casual dip. Dropping down, the first thing you notice is the ship standing upright, a ghostly silhouette emerging from the deeper blue. Visibility here averages around 11 meters, which isn't gin-clear but adds to the dramatic atmosphere. You’ll weave through schools of sardines, horse mackerel, and bream, often so thick they shimmer like a curtain. Keep an eye out for barracudas patrolling the edges. Inside the wreck and around its structure, you’ll spot morays peeking from crevices and the occasional flatfish like an Eyed Flounder or sole pressed against the sand. We've seen some impressive Glasseye Snappers here too, along with the smaller Brown Chromis darting about. It's a proper wreck dive, full of dark corners and the quiet hum of the ocean.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ho Mei III - Salvador
Ho Mei III - Salvador Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ho Mei III - Salvador, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-13.03, -38.65) (27km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
80°F · Range: 25.5–27.9°C
Air Temperature
26°C
78°F
Wind Speed
6.18 m/s
12.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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