What will I see at Pinnacles?

Divers at Pinnacles in Mozambique commonly report sightings of Kingfish / trevally, Reef manta ray, Potato bass (grouper), Spotted eagle ray, and Bull shark. Kingfish / trevally is recorded as common sightings, while Reef manta ray, Potato bass (grouper), Spotted eagle ray, and Bull shark are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Pinnacles

Maputo, MozambiqueDirections

3mm wetsuit typical

Pinnacles at a glance

Pinnacles is a dive site in Maputo, Mozambique. Typically most favorable Jan · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Kingfish / trevally, Reef manta ray, and Potato bass (grouper). Recent reports put the water around 25°C (77°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:01

Forecast for this hour · 11:00 · run 4 h ago

1.2 m (3.9 ft)waves — about a meter expected (waves — about four feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 25°C · seasonal avg 23°C ( · Forecast 77°F · seasonal avg 74°F)

Dive windows this week

Mon

1.2 m waves · 7 kn wind (3.9 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Tue

1.2 m waves · 9 kn wind (3.8 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Wed

2.2 m waves · 13 kn wind (7.2 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Thu

1.5 m waves · 7 kn wind (4.8 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Fri

1.2 m waves · 7 kn wind (3.8 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Sat

1.1 m waves · 9 kn wind (3.6 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Sun

1.3 m waves · 14 kn wind (4.2 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 4:38 · Sunrise 5:02 · Sunset 18:01 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.3 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 07:20 GMT+2

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

Dived here today — did the forecast match?

What Divers Say

Known for: Kingfish / trevally, Pickhandle barracuda

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

January, 39% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.8 m (6.0 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots, historically most favorable
February, 26% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.8 m (5.9 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
March, 19% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.9 m (6.4 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
April, 12% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 1.9 m (6.1 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
May, 35% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.3 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
June, 30% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.6 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
July, 18% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 1.8 m (5.9 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
August, 19% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 1.8 m (6.0 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
September, 12% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 2.0 m (6.6 ft), wind has typically been 23 knots
October, 13% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (74°F), waves have typically been 2.0 m (6.6 ft), wind has typically been 22 knots
November, 20% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (76°F), waves have typically been 1.8 m (5.8 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
December, 24% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 1.7 m (5.5 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots

January has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.