Turtle Pinnacle
Turtle Pinnacle, situated just off the northern coast of the Kona side of the Big Island in Hawaii, is renowned among divers as one of the top dive sites in the Hawaiian islands. Its main attraction is the turtle cleaning station, where surgeonfish gather to clean the turtles, attracting a diverse range of marine life.
Divers can expect to encounter an abundance of turtles and schools of surgeonfish at Turtle Pinnacle. Additionally, this site attracts manta rays, particularly at night when they are drawn to the illumination from nearby hotels.
Turtle Pinnacle offers excellent visibility of up to 20 meters and reaches a maximum depth of 17 meters, making it suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. Located near Puako in Hawaii County, United States, this dive site promises a memorable underwater experience.
Divers can expect to encounter an abundance of turtles and schools of surgeonfish at Turtle Pinnacle. Additionally, this site attracts manta rays, particularly at night when they are drawn to the illumination from nearby hotels.
Turtle Pinnacle offers excellent visibility of up to 20 meters and reaches a maximum depth of 17 meters, making it suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. Located near Puako in Hawaii County, United States, this dive site promises a memorable underwater experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Turtle Pinnacle
8.1
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Turtle Pinnacle
Depth
17m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Turtle Pinnacle
Wave Height
0.58m
Wind Speed
6.3 m/s
Water Temp
27.6°C
Visibility
13.98km
Cloud Cover
15%
Wave Period
9s
Air Temperature
28.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Turtle Pinnacle
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Dive Score Chart for Turtle Pinnacle
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 9.410909671848014/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.54m, Wind 0.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.329203703703705/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Turtle Pinnacle: 06:00
Sunset at Turtle Pinnacle: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Turtle 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
8:00Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.54m (9.65s), Wind: 0.2 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 6.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Turtle PinnacleAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Turtle 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 Turtle Pinnacle
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.8/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Turtle Pinnacle
January
Score: 9.9
February
Score: 9.8
March
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for Turtle Pinnacle
Water Temp
26.4°C / 79.5°F
July
Visibility
16.4m / 53.8ft
November
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Turtle Pinnacle
Turtle Pinnacle shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.4°C) and January the coldest (19.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.8m 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). January 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 22, 2026
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