Cordilheiras
Located near Rata Island, this dive site features a captivating rocky wall that stretches down to a depth of 30 meters. One cannot help but be fascinated by the formation itself and the abundant marine life found here. Schools of fish, along with rays and turtles, are a common sight at this site. With a visibility of 25 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, this dive spot offers an ideal experience for beginner divers. Situated in Brazil, specifically in Ponta do Lucena, Fernando de Noronha, Região Geográfica Imediata do Recife, Pernambuco, Northeast Region, 53990-000, Brazil, it is a must-visit destination for diving enthusiasts.
Diving Conditions Score for Cordilheiras
7.4
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cordilheiras
Depth
21m
Visibility
25m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Cordilheiras
Wave Height
1.68m
Wind Speed
22.1 m/s
Water Temp
28.4°C
Visibility
17.82km
Cloud Cover
16%
Wave Period
8.4s
Air Temperature
26.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cordilheiras
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Dive Score Chart for Cordilheiras
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.5846/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.4m, Wind 19.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 6.1128/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Cordilheiras: 06:00
Sunset at Cordilheiras: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Cordilheiras are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.4m (7.9s), Wind: 19.6 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.38m, Wind: 21.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for CordilheirasAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cordilheiras
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Cordilheiras
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.6/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Cordilheiras
June
Score: 9.7
July
Score: 9.7
August
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Cordilheiras
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
June
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
November
Wave Height
2.4m / 7.9ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cordilheiras
Cordilheiras follows southern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.1°C) and December the coldest (22.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 2.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). November is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026
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