

Best for advanced divers, 28-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Pinnacle is a seamount located 2400 metres offshore from Ponta do Ouro. This advanced site features a sharp structure with ledges and overhangs, dropping from 28 to 40 metres with an average depth of 35 metres. Divers encounter strong, unpredictable currents, making solid buoyancy control and situational awareness essential. Visibility typically ranges between 25 and 40 metres. Due to the depth and current, this site is strictly for advanced divers. Boat access is required, and the use of a surface marker buoy is mandatory for all divers. Divers should coordinate pick-up plans with their skipper before entering the water to manage the challenging conditions.
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Current direction and intensity at Pinnacle can shift without warning, so brief your skipper before the dive and agree on a pick-up plan before you enter the water. An SMB is essential; do not leave the boat without one.
Accessible by boat from Ponta do Ouro.
Recorded at this site
Depth
28-40m
Visibility
25-40m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-26°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
No, this site is intended for advanced divers only due to the significant depth, strong currents, and technical nature of the reef.
The site ranges from 28 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 35 metres.
Pinnacle requires boat access and is located 2400 metres from the shore.
The main hazards include deep water, strong and unpredictable currents, and the presence of sharks.
Water temperatures are warmest from January to March at 26C, cooling to 22C in August and September.
Diving at Pinnacle in Ponta do Ouro requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Pinnacle in Ponta do Ouro. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 26°C.
Pinnacle in Ponta do Ouro can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Pinnacle in Ponta do Ouro typically ranges from 25 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.