

Best for advanced divers, 8-21m, boat entry, moderate current.
Ilha do Frade is a reef dive site located on the outside sea of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, directly in front of Atalaia beach. This site requires boat access and is suitable for advanced divers due to moderate currents. Depths range from 8 to 21 metres, with visibility varying between 5 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, ranging from 27C to 29C. Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, French angelfish, Brazilian reef octopus, chain moray, great barracuda, green moray, wrasses, groupers, black durgeon, blue tang, spotfin butterflyfish, Christmas tree worms, spiny lobster, and honeycomb cowfish.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
8-21m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Moderate
Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, French angelfish, Brazilian reef octopus, moray eels, wrasses, groupers, black durgeon, blue tang, butterflyfish, spiny lobsters, and honeycomb cowfish.
No, this site is rated for advanced divers due to the presence of moderate currents.
The depth at this site ranges from 8 to 21 metres.
This site requires boat access.
The site is designated for diving and requires boat access, with depths starting at 8 metres.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Ilha do Frade in Fernando de Noronha. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
Expect moderate currents at Ilha do Frade in Fernando de Noronha. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Ilha do Frade in Fernando de Noronha typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.