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IntermediateShore entry

The Cliff

Bonaire, Bonaire
Open Water suggestedLadder/jetty entry can be awkward in surge5–30 m depthShore entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

The Cliff at a glance

The Cliff is a intermediate shore dive site in Bonaire, Bonaire with depths of 5–30 m (16–98 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Tarpon, Caribbean reef octopus, and Spotted moray eel. Recent reports put the water around 28°C (83°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 5h ago
0.8 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 28°C · seasonal avg 28°C

Site hazards: Ladder/jetty entry can be awkward in surge · Drop-off wall - depth awareness

All 2 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Best: Tue
Sun7:00–14:00
Mon7:00–11:00
Tue7:00–20:00
Wed7:00–11:00
Thu—
Fri—
Sat—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:56 · Sunrise 6:18 · Sunset 19:00

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.0 km from site · graded 5h 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.

What Divers Say

Known for: Tarpon, Spotted moray eel, Queen angelfish
Best time: Year-round; excellent night dive for tarpon and octopus.

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

  • TarponCommonly seen
  • Caribbean reef octopusOccasionally seen
  • Spotted moray eelCommonly seen
  • Hawksbill turtleOccasionally seen
  • Queen angelfishCommonly seen
  • Yellowtail snapperCommonly seen
  • French angelfishCommonly seen
  • Great barracudaOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

The Cliff, near the Hamlet Oasis/Belmar area just north of Kralendijk, is a shore dive where the reef drops as a small wall close to shore. Easy access via a jetty/ladder leads to coral-rich slopes from about 5m to 30m, and it is one of Bonaire's premier night dives for hunting tarpon, octopus and morays. Healthy coral and convenient access make it popular for repeat dives.

reefshorewall

Ladder/jetty entry can be awkward in surge

Drop-off wall - depth awareness

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