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Gonçalo Coelho
Gonçalo Coelho: artificial-reef wreck off Serrambi.
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Use a Serrambi/Porto de Galinhas operator familiar with the wreck and sea-state timing.
Boat-access artificial-reef wreck off Serrambi Beach with a navigational layout, tank ramp, and schooling fish.
About Gonçalo Coelho
Gonçalo Coelho is a deliberately sunk artificial-reef wreck in front of Serrambi Beach, with a navigational layout, a World War II-era tank ramp, and schooling fish around the structure. It is a classic Pernambuco wreck dive for experienced boat divers.
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Research Estimate At Gonçalo Coelho
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
Where Is Gonçalo Coelho?
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Gonçalo Coelho Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
16m - 34m
Depth Note
Reported between 16 and 34 m in front of Serrambi Beach.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer and clearer conditions usually from September to May.
Typical Conditions
Warm water, variable visibility, and an offshore artificial-reef profile.
Safety & Access At Gonçalo Coelho
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy controlled around the ramp and preserved structure, and give marine life room.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only site; use a local operator familiar with Serrambi conditions.
Legal Notes
Follow local boating and wreck-dive rules.
Local Intel For Gonçalo Coelho
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Historic artificial-reef wreck with a readable navigational layout and a tank ramp feature.
Freediving
Not a freedive target.
Snorkeling
Too deep for casual snorkelling.
Recent Logged Visits At Gonçalo Coelho
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Gonçalo Coelho
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
