Karpata is a shore dive site in Bonaire. Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Monacanthus ciliatus, Aluterus scriptus, and Caretta caretta. Recent reports put the water around 28°C (83°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 28°C · seasonal avg 28°C
Dive windows this week
Best: TueFavorable windowModerate window— no window
First light 5:56 · Sunrise 6:18 · Sunset 19:01
Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.8 km from site · graded 5h ago
Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.
Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.
No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.
What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.
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.
Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.
Eretmochelys imbricata recorded here May, Aug (2 records)
most recent 2013
Aluterus scriptus recorded here Oct (1 record)
most recent 2016
Aulostomus maculatus recorded here Feb (1 record)
most recent 2013
Caretta caretta recorded here Oct (1 record)
most recent 2016
Chelonia mydas recorded here Sep (1 record)
most recent 2013
Gorgonia ventalina recorded here Feb (1 record)
most recent 2013
Gymnothorax funebris recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2013
Hermodice carunculata recorded here Oct (1 record)
most recent 2016
Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.
Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.
Mo-Su 08:00-17:00 hours from OpenStreetMap — call ahead
Mo-Su 08:00-17:00 hours from OpenStreetMap — call ahead
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Karpata is a dive site located in Bonaire. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.
Divers at Karpata in Bonaire commonly report sightings of Monacanthus ciliatus, Aluterus scriptus, Caretta caretta, Hermodice carunculata, and Synodus intermedius. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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