The Deep Stuff
Text, photography and video Marcos Perreau Guimaraes
Twin Peaks *
Area Point Lobos State Park
Size Large pinnacles
Depth 100' - 180'
Current low
Nearest harbor 20 nm from Monterey
Nearest access to emergency .5 nm from Lobos ramp
Dist. from shore .5 nm from shore
Average visibility 40'
Boat traffic low
Unknown factor low
Overall risk low to medium
Overall difficulty Good training for new Tx divers
The next step from Great pinnacle, also often dove by Tx students on their check out dives. It is also a destination for divers on scooters, in that case it should be seen as an advanced dive due to the distance from the ramp and it requires good planning.and good navigation skills.