The Deep Stuff
Text, photography and video Marcos Perreau Guimaraes
Forgotten Pinnacle ***
Area Cypress Point
Depth 80' - 190'
Current sometime strong
Nearest harbor 35mn from Monterey
Nearest access to emergency 10mn from Lobos ramp
Dist. from shore 1nm from shore
Average visibility 50'
Boat traffic high
Unknown factor high
Overall risk exposed
Overall difficulty For experienced Tx divers
Rediscovered in 2005 by Kawika Chetron this is the most spectacular pinnacle of the Monterey-Carmel area. It features 60' sheer walls, a very deep canyon anda great variety of life. The top of the pinnacle is narrow and has a lot of hydrocorals. Please anchor away from it.