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Ponta de Nho Jon (Shallow) bay dive with easy access and life.
Ponta de Nho Jon (Shallow) bay dive with easy access and life.
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Ponta de Nho Jon (Shallow) is a sheltered bay dive that works well for beginners, try dives, and snorkelers. The route stays shallow and lets you move back and forth between rocky features instead of committing to a long exposed swim. The main draw is the life packed into the bay: schools of fish, green turtles, rays, catfish, and frogfish.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 12m
Depth Note
Life is especially concentrated in the 5-12 m band.
Best Season
April to November
Typical Conditions
Calm surface water, good visibility, and a shallow zigzag between rocks.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep good trim around the rocks and avoid stirring the bay floor.
Access Restrictions
No special restrictions noted beyond normal bay-entry caution around the rocks.
Legal Notes
Follow standard local dive-operator guidance and general marine-site care.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for try dives, courses, and relaxed shallow exploration among the rocks.
Snorkeling
Calm water and shallow depths make it an easy snorkel-friendly bay.
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.
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