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The Pinnacle Diving Forecast

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Summary

Forecast for the next 7 days according to Reefranger:

Today at The Pinnacle, conditions are not ideal for snorkeling or diving with high swells at 2.9 meters and strong winds at 40.3 km/h from the SSW. These conditions create significant surface chop, making the water less safe and comfortable. However, improvements are on the horizon. From Saturday onward, swell heights decrease, with Sunday and Monday being particularly promising for underwater activities—swell drops to 1.9 meters on Sunday. Wind speeds also become more manageable, making these days ideal for exploring underwater. With ocean temperatures around 23.8°C, a 3mm wetsuit should ensure comfort during your dive sessions.

Weather Forecast

Surface Conditions

Weather Conditions

Wednesday

14.2°

22.1°

Thursday

12.3°

20.5°

Friday

12.7°

22.1°

Saturday

12.7°

22.9°

Sunday

13.5°

22.9°

Monday

13.4°

23.5°

Tuesday

12.9°

24°

Note that local weather not directly impact diving scores. Still useful if you prefer to dive in the sun and without rain.

Diving Forecast

These are the reefranger ratings for the next 7 days. Ratings are available for the morning, low tide, and high tide. Tides are shown during the daytime (6am to 8pm). Ratings currently take into account Swell Height, Swell Direction, and location exposure based on swell direction versus the orientation of the site.

At 08:00am

Scores reflect the ocean conditions in the 2 hours between 8am and 10am, and consider local heavy rainfall in the period prior.

Wednesday
21%

1.9m 7sec

35.3 km/h SW

Thursday
3%

2.9m 9sec

37.4 km/h SW

Friday
9%

2.9m 9sec

25.6 km/h S

Saturday
16%

2.3m 11sec

23.8 km/h SSE

Sunday
30%

1.7m 9sec

17.6 km/h SE

Monday
40%

1.3m 7sec

14 km/h NNW

Tuesday
44%

1.1m 7sec

15.5 km/h NNW

At Low Tide

Scores reflect the ocean conditions in the 2 hours after low tide, and consider local heavy rainfall in the period prior.

Wednesday
5%

15:36

2.8m 9sec

40.3 km/h SW

Thursday
2%

16:22

2.9m 9sec

36.7 km/h SW

Friday
9%

17:14

2.6m 11sec

28.8 km/h S

Saturday
16%

18:15

2.0m 10sec

22.7 km/h SSE

Sunday
30%

19:29

1.4m 9sec

20.5 km/h SE

Monday
40%

09:27

1.3m 7sec

15.1 km/h NNW

Rating not found (location:44, day:6, period:low)

10:17

1.1m 7sec

17.6 km/h NNW

At High Tide

Scores reflect the ocean conditions in the 2 hours after hight tide, and consider local heavy rainfall in the period prior.

Wednesday
9%

10:05

2.6m 8sec

40.3 km/h SW

Thursday
2%

11:00

2.9m 9sec

36 km/h SW

Friday
9%

12:01

2.6m 11sec

29.9 km/h S

Saturday
21%

13:16

2.2m 11sec

24.8 km/h SSE

Sunday
35%

14:42

1.5m 9sec

21.2 km/h SE

Monday
40%

15:54

1.3m 7sec

20.5 km/h NNW

Rating not found (location:44, day:6, period:high)

16:49

1.1m 7sec

22 km/h NNW

Model

Swell and wind impact diving suitability, but not all swells and winds are equal. A dive site may be protected from wind and swell by nearby geography. The model uses these exposure ratings to determine how much impact a wind and swell will have on the dive site, based on the origin of the winds or waves.