golfinhorotador.org.br · Official Tourism
States that the outer-sea scuba window including Pedras Secas is best from March to May and that boat operations follow sea conditions.
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Pedras Secas
Pedras Secas: iconic outer-sea tunnel and arch dive.
ScubaFreediveBoat EntryIntermediate
CaveReef
Local operator required
Use a local Noronha operator and let the guide decide whether the surf and tunnel conditions are suitable.
Outer-sea Noronha formation with arches, canyons, caverns, a tunnel, and dense fish life; best on calm, clear days.
About Pedras Secas
Pedras Secas is Noronha's famous dry-rock formation on the outer sea, with arches, canyons, caverns, and a tunnel packed with fish, turtles, and shark life. It is a boat dive for confident divers who want structure, clear water, and a more exposed reef profile than a sheltered cove.
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Research Estimate At Pedras Secas
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VisibilityVisibility: 29m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Current StrengthLight current
Surge StrengthStrong surge
Where Is Pedras Secas?
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Pedras Secas Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 17m
Depth Note
The site is commonly described around 15-17 m, with both sides of the tunnel opening around 15-18 m.
Best Season
March to May is the easiest outer-sea window, especially when the sea is calm and visibility is high.
Typical Conditions
Rugged rock architecture with arches, canyons, caverns, and a tunnel, plus clear water and a lively outer-sea surface zone.
Safety & Access At Pedras Secas
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentStrong currentSurge
Safety Notes
Keep good buoyancy control, respect the tunnel and surf-zone movement, and do not push the site when the sea is unsettled.
Access Restrictions
Treat it as a guided outer-sea dive and respect the surf zone and tunnel conditions on the day.
Legal Notes
Follow park rules and marine-park operating norms for Fernando de Noronha's outer-sea sector.
Local Intel For Pedras Secas
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
A structure-rich boat dive for divers who want arches, canyons, caverns, and a tunnel rather than a flat reef.
Freedive
Freedive can work only on calm days in the shallower structure, but the site is primarily a scuba target.
Snorkel
Snorkel is only useful at the calmer shallow edge; the main route sits below the surface.
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Wildlife at Pedras Secas
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Recent Logged Visits At Pedras Secas
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Avg. Visibility29m
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Pedras Secas Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Pedras Secas Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
myscubadivinggearguide.com · Travel Article
Describes Pedras Secas as a 17 m site with arches, canyons, caverns, tunnels, hydrocorals, sponges, grunts, black margates, squirrelfish, big trevallies, nurse sharks, and turtles.
www.gov.br · Official Park Publication
Documents Pedras Secas as a managed park dive site and supports the protected-area context for the outer-sea route.
www.natalriograndedonorte.com · Travel Article
Places Pedras Secas among the outer-sea signature dives and describes it as one of the island's top scuba spots.
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