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Bligh Water — E6 Pinnacle

E6 Pinnacle is an advanced dive in Bligh Water, Fiji, plunging to 40m through a nutrient-rich channel prized by experienced divers.

⭐ Best for advanced divers chasing chasing pelagics.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Avanzado
Profundidad
8–40 m
BoatOnlyAdvancedOnlyPelagic hotspotCurrentVaries

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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
advanced
Profundidad
8–40 m

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

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Viento
14.5 kn
Olas
0.54 m
Agua
26.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (72%)
Now: SSE (161°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.41m

Próxima: Baja a las 06:00 (+0.29m)

+1.4 m0 m-0.0 m
▼ 06:00 · +0.29m ▲ 12:00 · +0.92m ▼ 18:00 · +0.48m ▲ 00:00 · +1.06m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.1 · very high Aire PM2.54 · good 05:58 18:01
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 14.8 0.82 8 2mm
09-20 14 0.82 8 0mm
09-21 12 0.74 9 0mm
09-22 12.5 0.8 7 0mm
09-23 10.9 0.94 8 0mm
09-24 13.9 1.24 4 0mm
09-25 12.8 1.3 2 0mm

About this spot

E6 Pinnacle sits in Bligh Water, one of Fiji's most dynamic dive zones. The site drops from 8m to 40m, making it strictly for advanced divers comfortable with depth and current work. The pinnacle rises through a narrow passage where water movement concentrates marine activity. Experienced operators run guided dives here year-round. Bligh Water's reputation rests on raw pelagic encounters and healthy reef structure. Current can run hard, so buoyancy control and trim matter. Descents and ascents must be deliberate. The pinnacle itself attracts schooling fish and larger species drawn by tidal flow. Most dives follow the contour rather than fighting the water. Access is boat-dependent. This is not a shore entry or resort pool warm-up. Divers typically join live-aboard or day-boat operations running from nearby bases. The area is open year-round, though seasonal swells and wind patterns shift logistics. Three community videos exist of E6 Pinnacle dives, offering real footage of what to expect. Not a protected marine area, so reef usage rules follow standard Fiji diving guidelines. Bring full gear: computer, thick wetsuit or hood for temperature regulation, and good navigation skills. This pinnacle rewards preparation.

Tipos de buceo

PelágicoBarco

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 · 240V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 17373km · ~3996kg · €72

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 65/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 16h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 7h este · 5 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive E6 Pinnacle?

Year-round diving is possible. Seasonal weather and swell patterns affect boat access and comfort rather than water temperature or marine life. Check with operators on current conditions before booking.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

E6 Pinnacle ranges 8–40m and is rated advanced. You need solid buoyancy control, current awareness, and depth experience. This is not a beginner or intermediate site.

What marine life will I see?

Bligh Water is known for schooling fish and pelagic species attracted by tidal flow and nutrient-rich water. Specific species lists vary by dive, but the pinnacle's current-swept slopes attract active reef life.

How do I access E6 Pinnacle?

Access is by boat only. Arrange dives through live-aboard operators or day-boat services operating in Bligh Water. No shore entry or shallow gradual start—come prepared for open-water boat diving.

Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

82 registros · 50 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Leptoseris yabei

Anthozoa · Agariciidae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 ene 2026
×2registros

Ptilocaulis spiculifer

Demospongiae · Axinellidae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 ene 2026
×2registros

Triaenodon obesus

Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 ene 2026
×2registros

Plerogyra sinuosa

Anthozoa · Plerogyridae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 ene 2026
×1registros

Fromia milleporella

Asteroidea · Goniasteridae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 ene 2026
×1registros

Suberea laboutei

Demospongiae · Aplysinellidae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 ene 2026
×1registros

Pocillopora acuta

Anthozoa · Pocilloporidae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 ene 2026
×1registros

Pectinia paeonia

Anthozoa · Merulinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 ene 2026
×1registros

Nembrotha lineolata

Gastropoda · Polyceridae
GBIF
Última observación:
13 ene 2026
×1registros

Cinachyrella australiensis

Demospongiae · Tetillidae
GBIF
Última observación:
12 ene 2026
×4registros

Phyllidia coelestis

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
12 ene 2026
×2registros

Fromia indica

Asteroidea · Goniasteridae
GBIF
Última observación:
12 ene 2026
×2registros

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

YouTube videos — click to play.

Schooling Fusilers Over Black Magic Mountain - Fiji Scuba Diving Bligh Water Dive Wananavu

Dive Wananavu

Heller's Barracuda scuba diving Fiji's E6

Dive Wananavu

The Pinnacle- Fiji 2013

rrhino48

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