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Red Slave

BonaireDirections
AOW suggestedStrong currents and surge at the southern tip5–30 m depthShore entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Red Slave at a glance

Red Slave is an advanced 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 Caribbean reef shark, Queen angelfish, and Great barracuda. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 1h ago
1.6 mwaves — about a meter and a half expected

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

Site hazards: Strong currents and surge at the southern tip · Exposed, rough rocky entry · Remote location, far from help

All 4 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

No dive windows in this week’s forecast — no stretch of daylight hours scored favorable or moderate for this site.

First light 10:01 · Sunrise 10:22 · Sunset 22:36

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.6 km from site · graded 1h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Queen angelfish, Great barracuda, Horse-eye jack
Best time: Only on calm, low-wind days; check conditions carefully before entering.

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. Jan35%28°C1.6 m
  2. Feb29%27°C1.6 m
  3. Mar42%27°C1.5 m
  4. Apr39%27°C1.4 m
  5. May40%28°C1.5 m
  6. Jun20%28°C1.6 m
  7. Jul25%28°C1.5 m
  8. Aug68%29°C1.2 m
  9. Sep83%30°C1.2 m
  10. Oct71%30°C1.2 m
  11. Nov56%29°C1.4 m
  12. Dec38%28°C1.5 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 June 2026

Site details

Red Slave, near the historic red slave huts at Bonaire's far southern tip, is one of the island's most challenging shore dives, exposed to strong currents and surge from the open Caribbean. When calm, it rewards experienced divers with pristine coral, big fish and dense reef life rarely disturbed by crowds. It should only be attempted in settled conditions by confident, current-savvy shore divers.

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Strong currents and surge at the southern tip

Exposed, rough rocky entry

Only divable in calm conditions - can be hazardous

Remote location, far from help

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