- Depth range
- 3–12 m10–39 ft
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Entry
- Boat or shore
- Visibility
- 8–20 m26–66 ft
- Water temperature
- 26–28°C79–82°F
Dive-site story
What makes this site worth diving
Caieiras sits on the Mar de Fora coast near Fernando de Noronha's northeastern tip, featuring shallow reef terrain of basaltic boulders and scattered coral heads. Direct exposure to the open Atlantic brings surge and lower visibility during the trade wind season. In the shallow channels, juvenile lemon sharks patrol over southern stingrays and hawksbill turtles resting on the sand.
Shallow basaltic reef structure with sandy channels
Regular sightings of juvenile lemon sharks and nurse sharks
Hawksbill and green sea turtles resting along rock ledges
Location
Find the site
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Plan this dive with care
- Exposure to open ocean swells causes significant waves and surge.
- Diving and access are subject to National Marine Park regulations; check local rules prior to entry.
Seasonality
Best time to dive
- JBest
- F—
- M—
- A—
- M—
- J—
- J—
- ABest
- SBest
- OBest
- NBest
- DBest
Calmer Atlantic sea conditions occur late in the dry season.
Marine life
What you may encounter
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon sharkNegaprion brevirostris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse sharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Common |
Marine forecast
Current and next 48 hours
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