Flat Rock - The Pinnacles
The Pinnacles is a dive site in Queensland, Australia, located on the western side of Flat Rock. With depths ranging from 12m to 35m, this site is suitable for Advanced divers. It offers exciting encounters with humpback whales, turtles, and rays, including eagle rays and cownose rays. You may also come across leopard sharks, grey nurse sharks, nudibranchs, and crayfish. The maximum depth at The Pinnacles is 20m, and the visibility is 13m. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this site promises an unforgettable underwater experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Flat Rock - The Pinnacles
6
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Flat Rock - The Pinnacles
Depth
20m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Flat Rock - The Pinnacles
Wave Height
0.88m
Wind Speed
15.5 m/s
Water Temp
21.7°C
Visibility
60.12km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
6.65s
Air Temperature
18.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Flat Rock - The Pinnacles
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Dive Score Chart for Flat Rock - The Pinnacles
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.237794486215539/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.88m, Wind 15.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.642116402116402/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Flat Rock - The Pinnacles: 06:00
Sunset at Flat Rock - The Pinnacles: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Flat Rock - The Pinnacles are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
9:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.88m (6.65s), Wind: 15.8 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.88m, Wind: 17.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Flat Rock - The PinnaclesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Flat Rock - The Pinnacles
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Flat Rock - The Pinnacles
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Flat Rock - The Pinnacles
June
Score: 8.6
July
Score: 8.6
August
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Flat Rock - The Pinnacles
Water Temp
22.3°C / 72.1°F
March
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
June
Wave Height
2.4m / 7.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Flat Rock - The Pinnacles
Flat Rock - The Pinnacles follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (22.3°C) and August the coldest (17.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). November is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026
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