Outer-sea boat diving and March-to-May seasonality.
Cabeço Submarino is a boat dive on an outer-sea reef off Sueste Bay.
Cabeço Submarino is a boat dive on an outer-sea reef off Sueste Bay.
Authorized local operators are the normal way to reach the site inside the marine park.
Cabeço Submarino is an outer-sea reef off Sueste Bay in Fernando de Noronha, known for a spiral rise that lets divers trace the formation on a flowing circuit. The reef combines rocky structure with lively fish life, including barracudas, turtles, lobsters, schooling fish, and the occasional shark. Plan it as a boat dive with an authorized local operator, since the site sits inside the marine park and responds quickly to sea state. The best windows tend to come when the outer sea settles in late autumn.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 23m
Depth Note
Maximum depth reported up to 23 m.
Best Season
March to May
Typical Conditions
More exposed outer-sea conditions than sheltered inner-bay dives; better on settled days with clearer water.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Occasional sharks may be present.
Access Restrictions
Marine-park ticketing and authorized-operator access apply; this is not a casual shore entry.
Legal Notes
Scuba access inside the park follows ICMBio rules and operator authorization.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Dive depth reaches up to about 23 m.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Outer-sea boat diving and March-to-May seasonality.
Operator description of the spiral reef and common wildlife.
Independent conditions overview for the outer sea and visibility.
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