

Best for intermediate divers, 16-39m, boat entry, variable current.
The Naufragio Agenor Gordilho is a deliberate wreck sinking located 1500 metres off the coast of Salvador, Brazil. Resting on a sandy bottom at depths between 16 and 39 metres, the vessel serves as an artificial reef. Visibility ranges from 10 to 25 metres, allowing for views of the hull profile. Penetration is possible, though it presents overhead environment risks. Divers should be aware of variable currents and boat traffic, necessitating the use of a surface marker buoy. Due to the depth and potential for entanglement, this site is suited for intermediate divers. Species recorded around this area include blue tang, snake eels, and French angelfish.
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Variable currents can shift quickly at this site, so plan your descent to the deeper stern section early in the dive while you have full gas and before any current builds. Boat traffic in the area means maintaining a close surface marker buoy on ascent is essential.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
16-39m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Variable
Species recorded around this area include blue tang, snake eels, French angelfish, shortnose batfish, Brazilian reef octopus, groupers, rock cod, wrasses, reef squid, banded coral shrimp, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, arrow crabs, zoanthids, and hermit crabs.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the depth range of 16 to 39 metres and the presence of overhead environments within the wreck.
The wreck sits on a sandy bottom at depths ranging from 16 to 39 metres.
This is a boat dive located 1500 metres from shore; a boat is required to access the site.
No, this site is not suitable for snorkelling as the wreck lies at depths starting at 16 metres.
Diving at Naufragio Agenor Gordilho in Salvador requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Naufragio Agenor Gordilho in Salvador. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Currents at Naufragio Agenor Gordilho in Salvador are variable and can change with tides and conditions. Always check current conditions before diving.
Visibility at Naufragio Agenor Gordilho in Salvador typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.