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Reserve-context page with swim-through, outer wall, corals and seahorse/turtle notes.
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Scotts Head Pinnacle
Volcanic pinnacle with a crater-wall swim-through.
ScubaBoat EntryIntermediate
PinnacleWall
Local operator required
A local operator helps time the calmer entry window and manage the route through the pinnacle and outer wall.
Boat dive with a swim-through, outer crater wall and strong marine life in the reserve.
About Scotts Head Pinnacle
Scotts Head Pinnacle is Dominica’s classic volcanic pinnacle dive, where a shallow swim-through opens onto a steep crater wall and a maze of ledges, caverns and rocky shelves. The route is packed with structure, from coral-encrusted rock to open wall and schooling fish, so you get a lot of topography in one compact dive. It suits divers who want a dramatic boat dive in the marine reserve and are comfortable reading changing conditions along the wall.
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Research Estimate At Scotts Head Pinnacle
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VisibilityVisibility: 24m
AccessModerate entry effort
Coral HealthHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Current StrengthModerate current
Surge StrengthLight surge
Where Is Scotts Head Pinnacle?
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Scotts Head Pinnacle Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
11m - 37m
Depth Note
The swim-through sits around 35 ft and the outer wall plunges past 120 ft.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer winter windows often preferred.
Typical Conditions
Volcanic pinnacle with a swim-through, outer crater wall and mixed shelter/open-water exposure.
Safety & Access At Scotts Head Pinnacle
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Treat the swim-through and crater-wall turn as overhead and depth-managed features; keep a clear exit plan.
Access Restrictions
Best reached by boat with local timing for the calmer window across the pinnacle and wall.
Legal Notes
Follow Soufriere Scotts Head Marine Reserve rules and local operator instructions.
Local Intel For Scotts Head Pinnacle
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
A signature Dominica boat dive for buoyancy control, route reading and a deliberate pass through the crater-wall swim-through.
Freedive
Only very experienced freedivers should consider it, and only in calm water; the pinnacle structure and outer wall are better suited to scuba.
Snorkel
Not a primary snorkel site because the best features sit on the pinnacle and wall below comfortable snorkel range.
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Wildlife at Scotts Head Pinnacle
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Avg. Visibility24m
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Scotts Head Pinnacle Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.fortyounghotel.com · Resort
Dominica dive-site overview describing Scotts Head Pinnacle as a wall dive with rich marine life.
www.nature-island.com · Operator
Dominica scuba overview with Scotts Head Pinnacle, easy facility access and marine-life context.
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