Advanced technical-diver positioning and deep-reef profile.
Deep outside-reef pinnacle with gorgonians, tunnels, and big marine life.
Deep outside-reef pinnacle with gorgonians, tunnels, and big marine life.
Outside-reef pinnacle in Poindimié with a maze of faults, canyons, and tunnels, heavily dressed in gorgonians and giant anemones. It is best for experienced divers who are comfortable with deeper reef structure, careful buoyancy, and a guided route through complex topography. The site rewards slow exploration, wide-angle photography, and good situational awareness.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Best Season
Year-round; calmer windows are easiest.
Typical Conditions
Outside-reef topography with dense gorgonian cover, strong visual relief, and a profile that rewards slow, deliberate diving.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight, follow the guide's route, and treat tunnels or tighter cuts as overhead spaces that need discipline and lights.
Access Restrictions
Boat access with local operator support is the practical norm; the site is best suited to advanced or extended-range divers.
Legal Notes
Do not remove or disturb reef life or structure; follow local dive-operator guidance and marine-protection rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A classic advanced pinnacle dive for divers who enjoy complex reef structure, tighter passages, and a slow, deliberate profile.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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