Salvador & Bahia, Brazil
    Área De Proteção Ambiental Baía De Todos Os Santos

    Ho Mei III - Salvador

    Best months: Aug–Dec

    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.

    Best timeAug–Dec
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Eagle Rays, Humpback Whales and Nurse Sharks · 291+ species recorded
    Water26-29°C · warmest February, March, April
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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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    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)

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    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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