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Operator guidance on the coral pinnacle, advanced scuba profile, and roughly 35 m maximum depth.
Ponta Nho Jon ( Deep)
Advanced deep boat dive with a coral pinnacle.
Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced27m - 35m
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Boat access from Porto Grande leads to a deep current dive with a coral pinnacle and strong pelagic life.
About Ponta Nho Jon ( Deep)
Boat-access deep dive from Porto Grande with a coral-covered pinnacle and strong current. The site is known for pelagic action, with regular sightings of frogfish, manta rays, barracudas, jackfish, moray eels, and schools of fish around the structure. It is a better fit for advanced scuba planning than for casual freediving or snorkeling.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Strong current and deep water make this an advanced scuba dive; keep a tight plan and avoid treating it like a casual reef stop.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only.
Legal Notes
Standard local dive and boat rules apply.
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Local Intel For Ponta Nho Jon ( Deep)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced scuba dive with a coral pinnacle, strong current, and pelagic life.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target; the site is deep and current can be strong.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the main features sit at scuba depth and in moving water.
Wildlife at Ponta Nho Jon ( Deep)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Ponta Nho Jon ( Deep)
Access · 3/5Moderate entry effort
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Coral · 4/5Healthy coral
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Aquatic Life · 5/5Exceptional variety
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Facilities · 3/5Basic facilities
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Current · 5/5Very strong current
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