

Best for intermediate divers, 25-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Cabeço das Cordas is a deep reef and wall site in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, defined by its pinnacles and a pronounced drop-off. The site reaches depths between 25 and 40 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres. Divers and snorkellers access the site by boat. Conditions are characterised by strong currents, making this a drift diving location that requires intermediate skill levels. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures remain between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius. Due to the depth and current, divers must maintain neutral buoyancy and stay close to their guide. Dive shops and air fills are available nearby.
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Strong currents here can shift direction and intensity quickly, so dive with an operator who monitors conditions on the day and brief your surface marker buoy procedure before you descend. The depth and current combined make this a site where staying with your guide is not optional.
Access is via zodiac pickup after completing a safety stop suspended over the reef.
Recorded at this site
Depth
25-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jan
The site reaches depths of 25 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the depth, strong currents, and drift diving conditions.
Access to Cabeço das Cordas is by boat only.
While the site is used for both diving and snorkelling, the significant depth and strong currents make it better suited for experienced divers.
Hazards include the deep profile, potential for nitrogen narcosis, and strong currents. Divers should also use caution around sharp coral and rocks.
Diving at Cabeco das Cordas in Fernando de Noronha requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Cabeco das Cordas in Fernando de Noronha. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Cabeco das Cordas in Fernando de Noronha are January. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Cabeco das Cordas in Fernando de Noronha can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Cabeco das Cordas in Fernando de Noronha typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.