Pontal do Norte
Discover the awe-inspiring dark stone monolith, situated beneath the surface, just a short distance from the island. This remarkable formation extends almost to the water's edge, providing divers with a captivating descent into the crystal-clear blue depths.
Prepare to be amazed as you encounter an array of magnificent marine creatures, including Turtles, Barracudas, and an assortment of Groupers. If you're fortunate, you may even have the extraordinary opportunity to cross paths with a graceful Manta Ray.
With an impressive visibility of 28 meters and a maximum depth of 36 meters, this dive site promises an unforgettable experience for advanced and expert divers. Located near Ponta do Lucena, Fernando de Noronha, in the Northeast Region of Brazil, it is a destination that should not be missed on your underwater explorations.
Prepare to be amazed as you encounter an array of magnificent marine creatures, including Turtles, Barracudas, and an assortment of Groupers. If you're fortunate, you may even have the extraordinary opportunity to cross paths with a graceful Manta Ray.
With an impressive visibility of 28 meters and a maximum depth of 36 meters, this dive site promises an unforgettable experience for advanced and expert divers. Located near Ponta do Lucena, Fernando de Noronha, in the Northeast Region of Brazil, it is a destination that should not be missed on your underwater explorations.
Diving Conditions Score for Pontal do Norte
7.2
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Pontal do Norte
Depth
36m
Visibility
28m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Pontal do Norte
Wave Height
1.8m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
28.3°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
9.4s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pontal do Norte
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Dive Score Chart for Pontal do Norte
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.586666666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.8m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.086666666666666/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Pontal do Norte: 06:00
Sunset at Pontal do Norte: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Pontal do Norte 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: 1.8m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.8m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Pontal do NorteAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pontal do Norte
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 Pontal do Norte
Summer
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Pontal do Norte
May
Score: 10.0
June
Score: 10.0
July
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Pontal do Norte
Water Temp
20.4°C / 68.7°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Pontal do Norte
Pontal do Norte follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.4°C) and December the coldest (16.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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 22, 2026
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