The Pinnacles (Aur)
Also known as: Pinnacle
Best time to dive
April to September; November to February
What you might see
- BarracudaPossible
- Eagle rayPossible
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Manta rayLikely
- Moray eelLikely
- Napoleon wrasseLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- Whale sharkPossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited - pinnacle tops sit ~12m below surface so not a true snorkel site, though calm-day surface interest possible for strong swimmers
Safety notes
Strong currents around and between the three pinnacles, surface support/current-line use advised, remote site with long boat transit and no nearby chamber
Permits & fees
Falls within Sultan Iskandar Marine Park (Johor Marine Park, covering the Aur island cluster) - divers must register/get approval via Mersing District Council before diving; specific RM conservation fee amount not confirmed in available sources (-)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Mersing
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.