Pinnades

# Pinnacles Dive Site, Hirundhoo, Baa Atoll

Explore the stunning Pinnacles near Hirundhoo in Baa Atoll, Maldives, an exceptional Indian Ocean dive destination. This site features dramatic underwater rock formations rising from the sandy bottom, creating an impressive landscape of towering pinnacles that attract diverse marine life.

Divers encounter vibrant coral gardens adorning the pinnacles, alongside abundant reef fish including snappers, jacks, and fusiliers. Larger pelagic species such as reef sharks, eagle rays, and occasionally manta rays patrol these nutrient-rich waters, making encounters with impressive creatures highly probable.

The site typically reaches depths between 15-40 meters, accommodating both intermediate and advanced divers. Strong currents are common, requiring good buoyancy control and experience with drift diving. The challenging conditions reward adventurous divers with spectacular visibility and thrilling wildlife encounters.

Best visited during the dry season when conditions are most favorable, the Pinnacles offer an unforgettable experience showcasing the Maldives’ rich marine biodiversity and dramatic underwater topography.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Powder Blue Tang Acanthurus leucosternon bryjoh

Tiger Snake Eel Myrichthys maculosus blueworld

Snowflake Moray Echidna nebulosa bradellison

Green Bird Wrasse Gomphosus caeruleus mtoeltsch

Gorgeous Shrimpgoby Amblyeleotris wheeleri bryjoh

Undulated Moray Gymnothorax undulatus bradellison

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)