The Pinnacles is a collection of open-ocean dive sites off Saba, sitting within the Saba National Marine Park in the Caribbean Sea. The sites span a variety of formations, pinnacles, walls, drop-offs, reef, and artificial reef, with depths ranging from very shallow to thirty metres. All diving is by boat only, as Saba's steep volcanic coastline prevents shore access. Visibility is consistently good, often reaching thirty metres or more, and water temperatures stay warm year-round, peaking in the autumn months. Currents vary by site: some are mild enough for beginners, while others such as Mount Michelle demand intermediate experience. Marine life is diverse and includes Caribbean reef sharks, nurse sharks, green sea turtles, longlure frogfish, whiptail stingrays, and nudibranchs.
Monthly water temperature across The Pinnacles's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Water temperatures are stable throughout the year, warmest in September and October and slightly cooler from January through April, a thin wetsuit or skin suit covers most of the year. The dry season, running from December through April, typically brings the calmest seas and most consistent visibility, making it the most reliable period for open-ocean sites like Mount Michelle and David's Drop-Off.
Water temperature around The Pinnacles ranges from about 27°C in January to 30°C in September, based on satellite sea-temperature data for its dive sites.
With water around 27–30°C, a rash guard or 3mm shorty works in The Pinnacles year-round.
Fin maps 7 sites in The Pinnacles (7 scuba diving sites).
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