

Best for intermediate divers, 10-15m, boat entry, strong current.
Cabeco Amarelo is a reef dive located in the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, Brazil. The site reaches depths of 10 to 15 metres and offers visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suited for intermediate divers due to strong currents and surge. Drift diving is the standard approach here. Divers should maintain neutral buoyancy to avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks present on the substrate. Water temperatures remain warm, typically between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius. The reef environment supports a variety of typical warm Atlantic reef fish and invertebrates.
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The current at Cabeco Amarelo can run hard without much warning, so discuss conditions with your boat operator before descending and confirm you are comfortable with drift technique. Sharp substrate makes accidental contact costly, so dial in your buoyancy before you reach the reef.
Access is by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-15m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Strong
The site supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of warm Atlantic waters.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of strong currents and surge.
The reef depth ranges between 10 and 15 metres.
Cabeco Amarelo is a boat-only dive site; you must arrange transport with a local operator.
Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, with water temperatures between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius. Strong currents and surge are common.
Diving at Cabeco Amarelo in Rio do Fogo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Cabeco Amarelo in Rio do Fogo. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.