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Karpata

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Open Water suggestedRocky entry/exit (handholds and concrete steps)5–40 m (16–131 ft) depthShore entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Karpata at a glance

Karpata is an intermediate shore dive site in Bonaire with depths of 5–40 m (16–131 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Spotted eagle ray, Sand Diver, and Queen angelfish. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 18:00–19:00 · moderate · sunset 18:10

Forecast for this hour · 17:00 · run 16 h ago
1.0 m (3.1 ft)waves — about a meter expected (waves — about three feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 30°C ( · Forecast 84°F · seasonal avg 86°F)

Site hazards: Rocky entry/exit (handholds and concrete steps) · Drop-off wall - depth discipline · Surge in northerly swells

All 3 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Tue
Sun18:00–19:00 moderate

1.0 m waves · 12 kn wind (3.3 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Mon7:00–15:00 moderate, 15:00–19:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 8 kn wind (2.2 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 5 kn wind (1.8 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Wed7:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.4 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Thu7:00–12:00 favorable, 12:00–19:00 moderate

0.6 m waves · 10 kn wind (1.9 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Fri7:00–19:00 moderate

0.7 m waves · 10 kn wind (2.1 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Sat7:00–19:00 moderate

0.7 m waves · 9 kn wind (2.1 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:03 · Sunrise 6:24 · Sunset 18:10 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.4 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 01:18 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Queen angelfish, Stoplight parrotfish, Tube sponges
Best time: Year-round; calmer mornings ease the rocky entry. Often the end point of the La Dania's Leap drift.

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. January, 41% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  2. February, 39% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.8 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  3. March, 44% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.6 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  4. April, 41% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  5. May, 42% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.6 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  6. June, 17% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (5.0 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  7. July, 16% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.6 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  8. August, 58% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  9. September, 70% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots, historically most favorable
  10. October, 70% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  11. November, 53% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  12. December, 46% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.4 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots

September has typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

Karpata, on Bonaire's northwest coast about 20 minutes from Kralendijk, is one of the island's most beautiful reefs, with a wall and slope from about 5m to 40m+ smothered in healthy hard and soft coral. Old anchors and a vibrant drop-off make it a favourite for divers of all levels, though the rocky shore entry takes some care. It is the standard exit point for the La Dania's Leap drift dive.

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Rocky entry/exit (handholds and concrete steps)

Drop-off wall - depth discipline

Surge in northerly swells

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