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The Cliff

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Open Water suggestedLadder/jetty entry can be awkward in surge5–30 m (16–98 ft) depthShore entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

The Cliff at a glance

The Cliff is an intermediate 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 French angelfish, Great barracuda, and Hawksbill turtle. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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

Forecast for this hour · 20:00 · run 18 h ago
0.7 m (2.2 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about two 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: Ladder/jetty entry can be awkward in surge · Drop-off wall - depth awareness

All 2 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Tue
MonNo window

0.7 m waves · 9 kn wind (2.4 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Tue7:00–19:00 favorable, 22:00–23:00 moderate, 23:00–4:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 4 kn wind (1.8 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Wed6:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 9 kn wind (1.6 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Thu7:00–12:00 favorable, 12:00–17:00 moderate, 17:00–19:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 11 kn wind (2.1 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Fri7:00–10:00 favorable, 10:00–15:00 moderate, 15:00–19:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 10 kn wind (2.4 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Sat7:00–11:00 favorable, 11:00–19:00 moderate

0.7 m waves · 10 kn wind (2.2 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Sun7:00–19:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 9 kn wind (2.0 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 18:09 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.0 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 01:19 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: French angelfish, Spotted moray eel, Yellowtail snapper
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. 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

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

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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