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Bari Reef

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Open Water suggestedBoat traffic near resort docks5–30 m depthShore entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Bari Reef at a glance

Bari Reef is a shore dive site in Bonaire with depths of 5–30 m (16–98 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Tarpon, Frogfish, and Caribbean reef octopus. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 14h ago
1.1 mwaves — about a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 30°C

Site hazards: Boat traffic near resort docks · Mild current along the slope

All 2 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Best: Wed
Fri18:00–19:00
Sat7:00–9:00
Sun7:00–10:00
Mon7:00–8:00
Tue7:00–8:00
Wed7:00–10:00
Thu7:00–12:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:01 · Sunrise 6:22 · Sunset 18:36

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.8 km from site · graded 14h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Tarpon, Spotted moray eel, Yellowtail snapper
Best time: Year-round; superb for night dives and easy unlimited shore access.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan41%27°C1.4 m
  2. Feb39%27°C1.5 m
  3. Mar44%27°C1.4 m
  4. Apr41%27°C1.3 m
  5. May42%28°C1.4 m
  6. Jun17%28°C1.5 m
  7. Jul16%28°C1.4 m
  8. Aug58%29°C1.2 m
  9. Sep70%30°C1.2 m
  10. Oct70%30°C1.1 m
  11. Nov53%29°C1.3 m
  12. Dec46%28°C1.4 m

September hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

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Data updated July 2026

Site details

Bari Reef, the house reef at Sand Dollar/Buddy Dive area, is renowned as one of the most fish-diverse sites in the Caribbean with over 300 species recorded. An easy ladder or beach entry leads to a gentle reef slope from about 5m to 30m, ideal for unlimited shore diving and famous night dives with octopus, tarpon and seahorses. Its accessibility and biodiversity make it a Bonaire classic for all levels.

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Boat traffic near resort docks

Mild current along the slope

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