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One step beyond
Weather-sensitive east-coast pinnacle reef with coral and fish life.
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Local operator required
A local boat operator is the safest way to schedule around wind and swell.
Boat-access pinnacle dive with coral cover, a rocky swim-through, and regular barracuda, nurse shark, and stingray sightings when seas are calm.
About One step beyond
One step beyond is an east-coast pinnacle reef built around two coral-covered rises and a small rocky swim-through. It is a boat dive that rewards calm weather, clear water, and steady planning more than raw depth. Divers come for the reef structure, active fish life, and occasional larger marine sightings when sea conditions line up.
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Research Estimate At One step beyond
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is One step beyond?
This spotNearby spots
Community sourced coordinates.
One step beyond Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
27.4m+
Depth Note
Depth references vary, so treat this as a mid-depth pinnacle reef.
Best Season
Calm winter weather, especially December through April.
Typical Conditions
Clear water, coral-encrusted pinnacles, and active fish schools when the sea is calm.
Safety & Access At One step beyond
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Treat the site as a weather-dependent boat dive and keep awareness for larger reef wildlife.
Access Restrictions
Weather-dependent east-coast access makes a boat plan the normal choice.
Legal Notes
Independent diving in Sint Maarten's marine park requires a dive tag unless you go with a dive shop.
Local Intel For One step beyond
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-access pinnacle reef with a rocky swim-through, coral cover, and active reef fish.
Freediving
Not a natural freedive target; the site is better suited to scuba because it is a weather-sensitive boat reef.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use case; the submerged pinnacle reef is the primary attraction.
Wildlife at One step beyond
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At One step beyond
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At One step beyond
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
