Dive-site story
Located within the Fernando de Noronha archipelago on the exposed outer sea sector, Macaxeira offers rugged volcanic architecture defined by basalt ledges, large boulders, and deep sandy channels. Ocean currents frequently wash over the site, attracting pelagic fish schools and resting bottom-dwellers along the rock margins. Because of exposure to open ocean swell, dive operations schedule visits here during settled sea conditions.
Volcanic rock terraces and basalt boulders sheltering resting reef fauna
Schools of pelagic fish patrolling the outer reef edge
Regular encounters with nurse sharks tucked under rocky ledges
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and optimal surface conditions on the outer sea occur during the second half of the year.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse sharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Horse-eye jackCaranx latus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Caribbean reef sharkCarcharhinus perezi | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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