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Steve’s Bommie - Ribbon No 3 Reef
Iconic Ribbon Reef pinnacle with dense fish life and macro critters.
Local operator required
The site is reached by liveaboard or outer-reef boat itineraries rather than independent shore access.
About Steve’s Bommie - Ribbon No 3 Reef
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.
Research Estimate At Steve’s Bommie - Ribbon No 3 Reef
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Where Is Steve’s Bommie - Ribbon No 3 Reef?
Steve’s Bommie - Ribbon No 3 Reef Planning Details
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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.
Safety & Access At Steve’s Bommie - Ribbon No 3 Reef
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Safety Notes
Watch for stonefish when inspecting cracks and crevices.
Local Intel For Steve’s Bommie - Ribbon No 3 Reef
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Scuba
A pinnacle dive in deep, clear water with marine life around the structure and in its crevices.
Freedive
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.
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Exposure Profile at Steve’s Bommie - Ribbon No 3 Reef
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Wildlife at Steve’s Bommie - Ribbon No 3 Reef
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