Operator dive-site page with depth, rock formations, and common marine life.
Buraco do Inferno is a compact cave dive in Noronha.
Buraco do Inferno is a compact cave dive in Noronha.
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The cave and park protocol are best handled through an authorized local operator.
Buraco do Inferno is a compact cave dive in Fernando de Noronha with striking rock formations and only short passages to explore. The site is more about the cave shape and marine encounters than long penetration, with turtles, lobsters, octopus, rays, sharks, and dolphins showing up around the structure. Park rules and operator logistics matter here, so the best day is one that stays inside the short-passages profile and the calmest water window.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 15m
Depth Note
Short cave passages with a maximum depth around 15m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calm-water windows preferred.
Typical Conditions
Calm cave dive with short passages, rock formations, and limited penetration.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Treat it as an overhead environment with only short passages; keep the route conservative and follow the operator's limits.
Access Restrictions
Access is through authorized park operators under Fernando de Noronha's visitation protocol.
Legal Notes
Fernando de Noronha Marine Park rules apply, including delegated-service access for dive operations.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A short, cave-style scuba dive focused on rock formations and close-range marine life rather than long penetration.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target because it is an overhead cave with short passages.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the interesting part sits underwater and operator access governs the route.
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
Operator dive-site page with depth, rock formations, and common marine life.
ICMBio park-management document showing Buraco do Inferno within the Noronha marine-park visitation framework.
Independent site page with visibility, depth, and condition overview.
Independent guide listing Buraco do Inferno species and site depth.
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