Pinnacles
The Pinnacles is a highly popular dive site located on the Mooloolaba Coral Reefs in Australia. It features two majestic pinnacles that emerge from the sandy bottom at a depth of 24 meters. With one pinnacle reaching a height of 16 meters and the other at 14 meters, this site offers a fascinating underwater landscape to explore. The visibility here is excellent, spanning up to 9 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the beautiful corals and vibrant tropical fish. The Pinnacles is particularly suitable for beginner divers, making it an ideal choice for those looking to embark on their underwater adventures. Situated near Maroochydore in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland, Australia, this captivating dive site offers a convenient and unforgettable diving experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Pinnacles
4.4
Below AverageChallenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Pinnacles
Depth
24m
Visibility
9m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Pinnacles
Wave Height
1.46m
Wind Speed
12.9 m/s
Water Temp
21°C
Visibility
8.58km
Cloud Cover
39%
Wave Period
7.4s
Air Temperature
15.8°C
Precipitation
0.3 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pinnacles
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Dive Score Chart for Pinnacles
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 5.740233333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.52m, Wind 10.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 5.2881/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Pinnacles: 06:00
Sunset at Pinnacles: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at 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
14:00Score: 5.7/10
Waves: 1.52m (7.25s), Wind: 10.8 m/s
Safest Overall
15:00Score: 5.7/10
Waves: 1.5m (7.3s), Wind: 12.3 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 5.3/10
Waves: 1.46m, Wind: 13.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for PinnaclesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at 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 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 Pinnacles
July
Score: 8.7
June
Score: 8.6
August
Score: 8.6
Ideal Conditions for Pinnacles
Water Temp
21.5°C / 70.7°F
March
Visibility
13.3m / 43.6ft
November
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Pinnacles
Pinnacles follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (21.5°C) and July the coldest (14.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.5m 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). June 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 16, 2026
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