

Best for advanced divers, 20-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Pinnacle is a standalone reef structure located 4000 metres off the coast of Malabar. This advanced boat dive reaches depths between 20 and 40 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres. Divers encounter moderate currents and surge, requiring careful monitoring of decompression obligations and ascent rates. Visibility is variable, ranging from 5 to 30 metres. The reef surface features sponges and sea squirts, while the site hosts eastern blue devilfish, eastern blue groper, and Australian giant cuttlefish. Wobbegong, Port Jackson, and nurse sharks are also present, alongside schools of yellowtail scad and sea pike. A surface marker buoy is essential due to boat traffic and drift conditions.
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Use enriched air to get more time down on the sponge garden at depth and carry a delayed SMB for the ascent.
Boat access only, departing the Apex Park boat ramp or Narooma wharf and crossing the bar out to the island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-40m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-22°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Year-round
Divers can observe sponges, sea squirts, eastern blue devilfish, eastern blue groper, and Australian giant cuttlefish. Wobbegong, Port Jackson, and nurse sharks are also found here, along with schools of yellowtail scad and sea pike.
No, Pinnacle is an advanced dive site due to its significant depth, moderate currents, and potential for surge.
The site ranges from 20 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 28 metres.
Pinnacle is a boat dive located 4000 metres from the shore; a boat is required to access the site.
No, this site is intended for advanced scuba diving due to the depth and current conditions.
Diving at Pinnacle in Narooma requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Pinnacle in Narooma. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 22°C.
The best months to visit Pinnacle in Narooma are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Pinnacle in Narooma. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Pinnacle in Narooma typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.