Protea Banks Southern Pinnacles
Also known as: Southern Pinnacle
Best time to dive
January to December; June to November; November to May
What you might see
- Hammerhead sharkPossible
- Tiger sharkPossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not viable - well beyond snorkeling depth/range
Safety notes
Depth approaching recreational limits (higher DCS/narcosis risk), strong current including possible down-currents, decompression-obligation risk if bottom time not managed, surf launch, remote/offshore location
Permits & fees
Within the Protea Banks Marine Protected Area; exact permit mechanics not confirmed - VERIFY
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Shelly Beach
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.