Plantation Pinnacle
Plantation Pinnacle in Western Fiji is an ideal dive site suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced, and expert divers. Beginners can explore the top of the bommie at depths ranging from 6 to 10 meters, while more experienced divers can venture deeper to approximately 24 meters.
At the base of the pinnacle, there is a captivating swim-through adorned with beautiful gorgonian fans and occasional sightings of lionfish. Additionally, the sandy sea floor nearby is home to a multitude of charming garden eels that pop their heads out.
To fully appreciate the Pinnacle's wonders, it is recommended to descend to 25 meters, explore the swim-through at its base, and ascend in a spiral pattern, meticulously exploring the nooks and crannies. Along the way, divers can encounter vibrant marine life such as nudibranchs, crayfish, gorgonian fans, feather stars, snappers, lionfish, and even elusive stonefish.
With a visibility of 16 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, Plantation Pinnacle offers an unforgettable diving experience in the crystal-clear waters of Fiji. Immerse yourself in the underwater world and embrace the diversity of marine life at this captivating dive site.
At the base of the pinnacle, there is a captivating swim-through adorned with beautiful gorgonian fans and occasional sightings of lionfish. Additionally, the sandy sea floor nearby is home to a multitude of charming garden eels that pop their heads out.
To fully appreciate the Pinnacle's wonders, it is recommended to descend to 25 meters, explore the swim-through at its base, and ascend in a spiral pattern, meticulously exploring the nooks and crannies. Along the way, divers can encounter vibrant marine life such as nudibranchs, crayfish, gorgonian fans, feather stars, snappers, lionfish, and even elusive stonefish.
With a visibility of 16 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, Plantation Pinnacle offers an unforgettable diving experience in the crystal-clear waters of Fiji. Immerse yourself in the underwater world and embrace the diversity of marine life at this captivating dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for Plantation Pinnacle
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Plantation Pinnacle
Depth
20m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Plantation Pinnacle
Wave Height
1.36m
Wind Speed
12.1 m/s
Water Temp
26.1°C
Visibility
58.08km
Cloud Cover
66%
Wave Period
8.9s
Air Temperature
23.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Plantation Pinnacle
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Dive Score Chart for Plantation Pinnacle
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.88792380952381/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.3m, Wind 1 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.1825515151515145/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Plantation Pinnacle: 06:00
Sunset at Plantation Pinnacle: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Plantation Pinnacle 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
17:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 1.3m (8.75s), Wind: 1 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1.3m, Wind: 3.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Plantation PinnacleAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Plantation Pinnacle
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 Plantation Pinnacle
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.7/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Plantation Pinnacle
July
Score: 9.8
June
Score: 9.7
May
Score: 9.5
Ideal Conditions for Plantation Pinnacle
Water Temp
25.5°C / 77.9°F
July
Visibility
13.0m / 42.7ft
May
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Plantation Pinnacle
Plantation Pinnacle follows southern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.5°C) and October the coldest (22.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.3m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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 November to January, 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 20, 2026
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