Pinnacles Ponta, South Africa
Also within 20 km of Ponta do Ouro
- Mozambique Ponta do Ouro Kite spot · 1.3 km from Ponta do Ouro
- Ponta do Ouro Surf spot · 1.4 km from Ponta do Ouro
- Two Mile Reef Ponta Dive site · 1.9 km from Ponta do Ouro
- Bass City Ponta Dive site · 4.3 km from Ponta do Ouro
- Ponta Mamoli Surf spot · 14.7 km from Ponta do Ouro
About Pinnacles Ponta
A pinnacle dive. It goes down to 40 m. You get in from a boat. It suits experienced divers only, as a dive guide states it. The coast faces NE: swell from the NE reaches it, and wind from the SW blows out to sea. 1 dive centre or shop within 10 km, the nearest 0.9 km away. The sea is about 23°C in July, its coldest month (5 mm wetsuit), and 28°C in February, its warmest (3 mm wetsuit). For experienced divers the best months are usually January, February, March and April, with about 7 good days in 7. From the weather of past years. The town to stay in is Ponta do Ouro. Within 5 km we also list 1 surf spot, 1 wind sports spot and 2 dive sites.
- What it is Pinnacle.
- How deep Down to 40 m.
- Getting in From a boat.
- Who it suits Suits experienced divers only, as a dive guide states it.
- Dive centres 1 dive centre or shop within 10 km, the nearest 0.9 km away.
Facts: verified.
Dive centres nearby
The Whaler 0.9 km
The nearest named dive centres and shops within 25 km, in a straight line; training agencies where the map states them. Listings, not a recommendation. Dive centres: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Credits
Water about 23°C: 5 mm wetsuit. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.
Visibility about 20 m. Typical for the time of year, estimated from ten years of NASA satellite water clarity, not a forecast. Clearest in Jan, Feb, Mar and May (about 30 m).
This week's visibility, the current and the life no free forecast gives. Ask a dive centre before you book.
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From Chicago: about 29 h 15 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to MPM, changing at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS). About 4 flights a week that month.
See flights ORD → MPM · Skyscanner from about £795 returnAdGetting there. 2 h 10 from the airport to Pinnacles Ponta.
Accommodation.
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Forecast
Best on Sun 18: Sea 0.6 m. Wind 8 kn gusting 20.
The score for experienced divers, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoor
| Day | Score | Sea | Wind | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18Oct | 80, good | 0.6 m | 8 kn | 20kn |
| Mon 19Oct | 79, good | 0.6 m | 14 kn | 25kn |
| Tue 20Oct | 80, good | 1.2 m | 14 kn | 29kn |
| Wed 21Oct | 80, good | 0.6 m | 10 kn | 20kn |
| Thu 22Oct | 80, good | 0.5 m | 4 kn | 10kn |
| Fri 23Oct | 80, good | 0.7 m | 15 kn | 31kn |
| Sat 24Oct | 80, good | 0.6 m | 8 kn | 16kn |
| Sun 25Oct | 80, good | 0.6 m | 12 kn | 22knboats in |
| Mon 26Oct | 80, good | 0.9 m | 10 kn | 20kn |
| Tue 27Oct | 80, good | 1.3 m | 7 kn | 20kn |
Day scores are the conditions out of 80, from the two best daylight readings: a morning and an afternoon dive. Sea is the open water's waves near the site, in metres, halved for a sheltered site. Wind and gusts are in knots (10 kn is about 19 km/h); "boats in" marks gusts that keep dive boats in. This week's visibility, the current and the life no free forecast gives.
The season
Good diving days in a typical week, each month, for experienced divers, from 2016 on (ERA5 history scored the same way).
- Jan7of 7
- Feb7of 7
- Mar7of 7
- Apr7of 7
- May7of 7
- Jun7of 7
- Jul7of 7
- Aug7of 7
- Sep7of 7
- Oct7of 7
- Nov7of 7
- Dec7of 7
Typical, not a forecast: the sea and the mean wind of each day, with no gusts or rain in the history.
Rough cost
About £1,105–£2,200 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing. A guide from typical prices, not a quote. Dives are not priced yet: we have no sourced price for a guided dive, so they are not in it.
- Flights £795–£1,655
- To the UK airport £35–£65
- Hire car £50–£85
- Stay £110–£185
- Food £115–£210
Places to eat near Ponta do Ouro
- Amigo's Restaurante e BarSeafood · 0.3 km from the centre
- The Melting Pot at Tri M Waves LodgeBar and grill · 0.5 km from the centre
- Love Cafe Ponta do Ouro0.1 km from the centre
- Roaz do Indico0.3 km from the centre
- Alex Pizza PlacePizza · 0.5 km from the centre
- Barraca na Praia - Beach Bar Real e RestuaranteBar and grill · 0.8 km from the centre
Within 2 km of the town centre, listed by how complete the listing is (website, opening hours, cuisine) and whether two sources name it. Not a judgement of the food: we have no reviews. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps Foundation. Credits
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