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Pixie Pinnacle

3.4 — based on 12 community signals
4.2 12 especies 21 colaboradores

Pixie Pinnacle is a year-round dive site in Australia's Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, protected and featuring healthy coral.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · Great Barrier Reef World Herit… updated 4 months ago
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Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

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Viento
25.3 kn
Olas
2.34 m
Agua
24.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ESE (50%)
Now: ESE (119°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.84m

Próxima: Alta a las 05:00 (+0.64m)

+1.7 m0 m-0.1 m
▲ 05:00 · +0.64m ▼ 10:00 · +0.29m ▲ 18:00 · +1.4m ▼ 00:00 · +0.32m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7.85 · high Aire PM2.517 · moderate 06:09 18:13
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 28.5 2.4 8 1mm
09-20 23.5 2.08 8 0mm
09-21 18.1 1.48 8 0mm
09-22 18 1.28 9 1mm
09-23 18.4 1.44 8 1mm
09-24 22.3 1.58 9 1mm
09-25 23.2 1.6 9 1mm

About this spot

Pixie Pinnacle sits within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, one of the planet's most carefully managed marine ecosystems. The site benefits from strict protection status, which helps maintain its coral health and biodiversity. Year-round access means you can plan a dive trip almost any time that suits your schedule. The pinnacle formation attracts a diverse range of reef life. Community observations document 12 distinct species at the site, giving you a clear sense of what to expect underwater. Video footage from three separate dives shows the reef in action, revealing how marine life uses the structure throughout different conditions. Being inside the World Heritage Area means your visit contributes to one of the world's most important coral conservation zones. Coral bleaching status shows no stress, indicating the reef is currently in good health. This protected status also ensures responsible diving practices are maintained at the site, protecting both the environment and your experience.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Australia: 61 sitios desde arrecifes de coral hasta pecios en aguas frías

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type I · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 15903km · ~3658kg · €66

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 53/100
  • Visado: e-Visa · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 16h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 9h este · 6 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Pixie Pinnacle?

Pixie Pinnacle is diveable year-round, so you can plan your trip based on your schedule rather than seasonal windows. Check with local dive operators for current conditions before you book.

What marine life will I see at Pixie Pinnacle?

Community observations document 12 species at the site. Video footage from multiple dives shows the range of reef life using the pinnacle structure. Contact local operators for the latest species reports.

What are the depth and difficulty levels?

Depth and difficulty data are not currently available for this site. Contact local dive shops operating in the Great Barrier Reef area for specific details and training recommendations.

Are there permits or access restrictions?

Pixie Pinnacle is located in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, which has strict protection measures. Dive with established operators familiar with current regulations and responsible diving practices in the area.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

50 registros · 50 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Notodoris gardineri

Gastropoda · Aegiridae
OBIS
Última observación:
28 nov 2022
×1registros
Profundidad:
6 m

Haptosquilla glyptocercus

Malacostraca · Protosquillidae
OBIS
Última observación:
28 sept 2016
×1registros

Melo amphora

Gastropoda · Volutidae
OBIS
Última observación:
10 jul 2016
×1registros

Haptosquilla trispinosa

Malacostraca · Protosquillidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 sept 2015
×1registros

Netrostoma nuda

Scyphozoa · Cepheidae
OBIS
Última observación:
11 ene 2015
×1registros

Thuridilla carlsoni

Gastropoda · Plakobranchidae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 dic 2014
×1registros

Thuridilla gracilis

Gastropoda · Plakobranchidae
OBIS
Última observación:
27 nov 2014
×1registros

Plakobranchus ocellatus

Gastropoda · Plakobranchidae
OBIS
Última observación:
27 ago 2014
×1registros

Prionospio tridentata

Polychaeta · Spionidae
OBIS
Última observación:
23 ago 2013
×1registros

Scoloplos dayi

Polychaeta · Orbiniidae
OBIS
Última observación:
21 ago 2013
×1registros

Armandia laminosa

Polychaeta · Opheliidae
OBIS
Última observación:
20 ago 2013
×1registros

Chaetopteridae

Parchment Tube Worm
Polychaeta · Chaetopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 ago 2013
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

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Dive 08 Pixie Pinnacle

Robert Slak (Wunderbob)

Diving the Pixie Pinnacle

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Pixie Pinnacle, Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Wide Angle Adventure
wind peaks May-Aug-Sep, calmest Feb-Dec-Jan, dry May-Nov.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: May (100/100) Worst: Oct (0/100) Now: Sep (95/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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