

Best for beginner divers, 11-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Pinnacle is a boat-access reef dive located 1000 metres from shore in the Stone Town Reefs of Tanzania. The site features a central pinnacle structure at depths between 11 and 15 metres. Conditions are generally manageable for beginners, with mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Divers should exercise caution regarding sharp coral, sea urchins, stonefish, and lionfish present on the reef. Species recorded around this area include melon butterflyfish, wrasses, twoband anemonefish, and various sea stars. Typical dive times are approximately 50 minutes. Always check current conditions with your dive operator, as surges can occasionally increase in intensity.
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Keep your eyes on where you place your hands and knees as the reef shelters stonefish and sea urchins close to the structure. Check with your dive operator before the trip regarding current conditions, as stronger surges can occasionally override the usual mild flow at this site.
Boat access.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
11-15m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include melon butterflyfish, wrasses, twoband anemonefish, Pacific bullethead parrotfish, powder-blue surgeonfish, bird wrasse, groupers, bluestreak cleaner wrasse, valentini pufferfish, scissortail sergeant, azure sea stars, and crabs.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the moderate depth and typically mild currents.
The depth at Pinnacle ranges from 11 to 15 metres.
Pinnacle is a boat-access dive site located 1000 metres from shore.
While the site is primarily a dive location, the shallow depths of the pinnacle structure may be accessible for snorkelling depending on surface conditions.
Diving at Pinnacle in Zanzibar West requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Pinnacle in Zanzibar West. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Pinnacle in Zanzibar West are June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Pinnacle in Zanzibar West should be aware of lionfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Pinnacle in Zanzibar West typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Pinnacle in Zanzibar West typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.