Beqa Island Diving

The Pinnacle

The Pinnacle is in fact closer to Vatulele Island than the lagoon but will likely be included in any Beqa Island diving package of more than a few days. Unlike many of the sites around here which enjoy sheltered areas in and around bommies and reefs, The Pinnacle stands alone in open water unafforded any protection from surrounding islands.

This site is often restricted to those divers with a bit more experience but it will be up to your guides to determine its suitability for you. In truth there is little testing here in the right conditions except for a moderate but manageable current. There will be a real buzz of excitement as you dive down to this submerged sea mount which takes on the shape of a mushroom cloud as there is a large undercut which narrows at around the 25 metre mark.

The wall has plenty of interesting features in terms of hard and soft corals but no more spectacular than you will see elsewhere. The reason to be diving here is not to gaze at the pinnacle itself but to gaze out from it into the blue for the chance of a big pelagic sighting. Plenty of grey reef sharks are almost guaranteed but add to that the likes of schooling hammerheads, nurse sharks, eagle rays and maybe a tiger shark or two and you can see why this Beqa Island dive has the reputation it has.

Considered one of Fiji's best sites for pelagic encounters, a productive dive here can include an amazing list of big fish and the kind of big fish photographs that will amaze your land-lubbing friends back home.

The Pinnacle Reef Basics: Pinnacles
Depth: 25 - >40m
Visibility: 10 - 30m
Currents: Gentle but can be strong
Surface Conditions: Can be rough
Water Temperature: 24 - 28°C
Experience Level: Advanced
Number of dive sites: 1
Diving Season: All year round
Distance: 48 km from Pacific Harbour on mainland Viti Levu, 40 km from Beqa Island
Access: Beqa and Viti Levu resorts

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