Andaman & Nicobar Islands · boat
Dixon's Pinnacle
Offshore east of Swaraj Dweep
11.92782°N, 93.09815°E
Three gigantic pinnacles dressed in soft coral — a world-class cleaning station and the centrepiece of Havelock's offshore 'holy trinity' with Johnny's Gorge and Jackson's Bar. Seasonal mantas and the occasional whale shark. Usually run as an advanced day.
- Depth
- 16–35 m
- Vis
- 15–35 m
- Current
- strong
- Health
- 4 / 5
Typical 24 m
27–30 °C
moderate surge
Durable coral / reef health
- Geo (surface approx.)
- 11.92782°N, 93.09815°E
- Entry / access
- boat
- Difficulty
- advanced
Published PADI/operator surface position ~19 km east of Havelock. Approximation.
Offshore boat dive, typically 45–70 minutes depending on sea state. Three pinnacles; moored or live-boat. Early launches common.
Advanced Open Water / Deep recommended
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Hazards
- high · Current
Blue-water current on the pinnacles; SMB and a competent skipper required.
- moderate · Depth
Pinnacle bases 30–35 m.
- low · Pelagic traffic
Give sharks, mantas and whale sharks space; no chasing.
Marine life
Typical: Napoleon wrasse, trevally, soft corals, cleaner wrasse, snappers
Seasonal: manta ray, mobula, whale shark
Three-pinnacle 'holy trinity' cleaning station
Durable site rating
Multi-axis score
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- Vis
- 5/ 5
- Current
- 4/ 5
- Temp
- 5/ 5
- Life
- 5/ 5
- Reef
- 4/ 5
- Diff.
- 5/ 5
- Crowd
- 2/ 5
- Visibility
- 5 / 5
- Current / surge
- 4 / 5
- Water temperature
- 5 / 5
- Marine-life richness
- 5 / 5
- Coral / reef health
- 4 / 5
- Difficulty
- 5 / 5
- Crowding
- 2 / 5
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What it was like today
Latest verified snapshot
1 Aug 2026, 8:45 am IST · Havelock · advanced charter · operator-verified
Blue water, 28 m. Current on the pinnacle as briefed — stay in the lee or treat it as a drift.
- Vis
- 28 m
- Temp
- 28 °C
- Life / reef
- 5 / 4
- Crowd
- 2 / 5
strong
moderate surge
Verified report axes
Felt difficulty 5/5
Condition reports
What it was like
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1 verified report · avg vis 28 m · 28 °C · crowding 2/5
- Life
- 5
- Reef
- 4
- Diff.
- 5
1 Aug 2026, 8:45 am IST · Havelock · advanced charter · operator-verified
Blue water, 28 m. Current on the pinnacle as briefed — stay in the lee or treat it as a drift.
vis 28 m · strong current · 28 °C · crowding 2/5
life 5/5 · reef 4/5 · difficulty 5/5
Living record
Change log
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1 attributed edit on this plate
20 Jan 2026 · Havelock operator · centre verified · marineLife
Flagged Dixon's as a seasonal manta / whale-shark cleaning station. Sightings are not guaranteed.
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