Windowpane Pinnacle, San Clemente Island

Windowpane Pinnacle, San Clemente Island is a popular dive spot off San Clemente Island.

At-A-Glance:

• Location: Southern portion of the mainland side of San Clemente Island. GPS N32° 50.176′, W118° 21.858. Top of reef is small. Use a depth finder to pinpoint site.
• Access: Boat only. Waters usually calm but with currents.
• Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced.
• Depths: 25 feet to beyond safe diving limits. Typical average depth for a dive here is 85 feet, although it’s very easy to get into 130 feet or more.
• Visibility: Excellent, best in Channel Islands. 60 to 80 feet average with 100+ not unusual.
• Snorkeling: Too deep although top of pinnacle can be seen from surface.
• Hunting: A few lobsters, mostly short. Good yellowtail spearfishing spot.
• Photography: Excellent wide-angle, good macro.
• Hazards: Depths, currents.