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Red Slave

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AOW suggestedStrong currents and surge at the southern tip5–30 m (16–98 ft) 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 (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 7:00–19:00 · moderate

Forecast for this hour · 17:00 · run 4 h ago
1.0 m (3.3 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 85°F · seasonal avg 86°F)

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

Lightest wind: Tue
MonNo window

1.1 m waves · 11 kn wind (3.5 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Tue7:00–19:00 moderate

0.7 m waves · 5 kn wind (2.4 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Wed7:00–19:00 moderate

0.7 m waves · 12 kn wind (2.3 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

ThuNo window

1.1 m waves · 14 kn wind (3.5 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

FriNo window

1.2 m waves · 15 kn wind (3.8 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

SatNo window

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

SunNo window

0.9 m waves · 13 kn wind (3.1 ft waves · 13 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 6:02 · Sunrise 6:24 · Sunset 18:09 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.6 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 13:28 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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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: 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. January, 35% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.1 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  2. February, 29% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.2 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  3. March, 42% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.9 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  4. April, 39% 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 18 knots
  5. May, 40% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.9 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  6. June, 20% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.6 m (5.3 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  7. July, 25% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.8 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  8. August, 68% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  9. September, 83% 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 17 knots, historically most favorable
  10. October, 71% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  11. November, 56% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.5 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  12. December, 38% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.8 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

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

Shop facts come from OpenStreetMap and community corrections, shown nearest first. PickADive lists facts and contacts only — no listing is sponsored or ranked.

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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