Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia
    Povilla Forest Reserve

    Pinacle du 19 Novembre

    Best months: May

    Protected Area

    Povilla Forest Reserve

    Why dive here

    With 116+ marine species recorded in the area - including dugongs, eagle rays, great white sharks, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - Pinacle du 19 Novembre offers some of Loyalty Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 24-29°C, warmest January, February, March.

    Best timeMay
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDugongs, Eagle Rays, Great White Sharks, Manta Rays and Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) · 116+ species recorded
    Water24-29°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Pinacle du 19 Novembre is where we head when we want some real exploration. Outside the main reef, you drop into a maze of canyons and faults, some wide open, others tight enough you feel the rock on either side. We love following the light beams as they filter through the overhead cracks, illuminating walls absolutely covered in gorgonians. It’s not about huge pelagics here, though a passing thazar or shark isn't uncommon. This site is all about the little stuff, the details. Keep your eyes peeled for those Zanzibar shrimps tucked into the whip gorgonians, and look for gobies peeking out from their anemone homes. We’ve spotted countless cowries, including the beautiful lined-lip variety, and even an Electric Flame Scallop once – its flashing mantle is quite something. With a max depth of 21m, it's a relaxed dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who likes to take their time poking into every nook. Just be mindful of the current, it can pick up a bit outside the reef.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pinacle du 19 Novembre

    Pinacle du 19 Novembre Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Pinacle du 19 Novembre, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-20.94, 165.47) (8km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    25°C

    77°F · Range: 23.4–27.1°C

    Current Speed

    8.06 cm/s

    Direction: S (187.1°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.052 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    35.08 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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