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Soufreire Pinnacles
Soufreire Pinnacles: volcanic pinnacles with shallow tops and macro life.
Boat-accessed marine reserve site often used as a second dive; expect a shallow top, easy navigation, and more macro than pelagic action.
About Soufreire Pinnacles
Soufreire Pinnacles is a boat dive in Soufriere Bay built around a cluster of volcanic pinnacles that rise close to the surface. Divers usually work a simple loop around the structure, using the coral- and sponge-covered edges to look for frogfish, seahorses, shrimp, crabs, and other small reef life. It is often chosen as a second dive, so good buoyancy and attention to changing surge matter more than a deep profile.
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Research Estimate At Soufreire Pinnacles
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Soufreire Pinnacles?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Soufreire Pinnacles Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 30m
Depth Note
Three pinnacles rise from roughly 12 m/40 ft to within a few feet of the surface, with surrounding volcanic relief dropping to around 30 m/100 ft.
Best Season
October to April usually gives the clearest water, though the site can be dived year-round.
Typical Conditions
Protected-bay conditions with a shallow volcanic profile, good dry-season visibility, and current or surge that can change with swell and site position.
Safety & Access At Soufreire Pinnacles
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficSurge
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight on the near-surface pinnacles and watch for surge as swell builds. Boat traffic can be a factor because the site is normally reached by boat.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the normal setup, and marine reserve user fees may apply per person and site.
Legal Notes
Follow Soufriere Scotts Head Marine Reserve rules and confirm any current user fee with the operator.
Local Intel For Soufreire Pinnacles
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Expect a simple loop around the pinnacles and reef ledges rather than a long drift. The shallow top and changing flow reward steady trim and slow, careful movement.
Snorkeling
Guided boat snorkels can work on calm days over the shallower tops, but the site is better for reading the structure than for a long free-swim.
Wildlife at Soufreire Pinnacles
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Soufreire Pinnacles
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Soufreire Pinnacles
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
