Dive site guide with marine life and site character.
Iconic Ribbon Reef pinnacle with dense fish life and macro critters.
Iconic Ribbon Reef pinnacle with dense fish life and macro critters.
The site is reached by liveaboard or outer-reef boat itineraries rather than independent shore access.
Steve's Bommie is a famous Ribbon Reef pinnacle where a coral-covered bommie rises through clear water and concentrates both schooling fish and hidden macro life. Trevallies, fusiliers, barracuda, and reef sharks work the blue around the structure, while nudibranchs, pipefish, stonefish, and anemonefish fill the cracks, ledges, and anemone gardens.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
30m - 35m
Depth Note
Public site guides describe the pinnacle rising from roughly 35 m to a shallow crown.
Best Season
Steve's Bommie - Ribbon No 3 Reef is dived year-round, with many operators favoring the drier months for their clearest water and seasonal Ribbon Reef itineraries.
Typical Conditions
Usually clear-water pinnacle diving with manageable current, concentrated fish life, and enough structure for both wide-angle and macro-focused laps.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Watch for stonefish when inspecting cracks and crevices.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A pinnacle dive in deep, clear water with marine life around the structure and in its crevices.
Freediving
Experienced breath-hold divers sometimes favor the shallow crown and clear water when conditions are calm, but the site is primarily run as a scuba pinnacle dive.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Dive site guide with marine life and site character.
Operator overview for Ribbon Reefs including Steve's Bommie wildlife and profile.
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