Pinnacles
Protected Area
Laborie and
Why dive here
With 250+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays, humpback whales and oceanic whitetip sharks - Pinnacles offers some of Soufriere & The Pitons's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
The Pinnacles at Soufriere is one of our favourite dives in St. Lucia. It’s four volcanic fingers reaching up from 20m, practically begging you to weave between them. We love that feeling of being enclosed and then released, swimming through shafts of light filtering down. It’s not a drift, but the surge can be playful, pushing you gently around the formations. Look closely in the crevices for Pygmy Morays and the Saddled Blenny, often tucked into the sponges. We’ve spent entire safety stops watching the Puffcheek Blennies darting in and out of their little homes on the reef. Down deeper, around 20-25m, the volcanic rock is painted with corals, and you’ll often spot a Reef Scorpionfish blending in perfectly. Keep an eye out in the blue for passing Triggerfish. This site really suits divers who appreciate detailed observation and don’t mind a gentle current. It’s a dive where you want to go slow, poke around, and soak in the details rather than rush through.
Typical Pinnacles Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pinnacles
Pinnacles Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pinnacles, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (13.76, -61.08) (5km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.1–31.2°C
Air Temperature
25°C
78°F
Wind Speed
5.38 m/s
10.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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