Pinnacles (Ponta do Ouro)

Best time to dive

June to September; October to February

What you might see

• Bull sharkPeak season
• Hammerhead sharkLikely
• Manta rayPossible
• Moray eelLikely
• 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 - Not viable - offshore pinnacle dive site in open water with significant current exposure

Safety notes

Strong and unpredictable currents, offshore distance from shore/support, shark-diving site requiring good buoyancy and current-diving skills

Permits & fees

Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve conservation fee applies per diver/day

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Ponta do Ouro