Côte d'Ivoire
The Pinnacles
About this Dive Site
Description
The Pinnacles present a dramatic underwater landscape of towering rock formations that ascend from the seabed near Assinie. These formations are renowned for their dynamic currents, which often draw in impressive pelagic visitors like sharks, manta rays, and vast schools of tuna.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
November
Jan
Good visibility, potential for dolphin sightings.
Feb
Continued good visibility, increasing chance of dolphin sightings.
Mar
Good visibility, possibility of encountering larger pelagics.
Apr
Visibility starts to decrease, beginning of the rainy season.
More monthly highlights
May
Rainy season, reduced visibility, potential for plankton blooms.
Jun
Peak of the rainy season, very low visibility.
Jul
Rainy season continues, limited diving opportunities.
Aug
End of rainy season, visibility improving.
Sep
Conditions improving, good chance of seeing turtles.
Oct
Good visibility, start of manta ray season.
Nov
Peak manta ray season, excellent visibility.
Dec
End of manta ray season, good visibility.
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