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The Lake

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Open Water suggestedRough/rocky access track to the entry5–30 m (16–98 ft) depthShore entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

The Lake at a glance

The Lake 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 Queen angelfish, Southern stingray, and Hawksbill turtle. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 13:00–19:00 · moderate · sunset 18:09

Forecast for this hour · 10:00 · run 21 h ago
1.2 m (3.8 ft)waves — about a meter expected (waves — about four 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: Rough/rocky access track to the entry · Surge in southerly winds · Remote southern location

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Tue
Sun13:00–19:00 moderate

1.1 m waves · 13 kn wind (3.7 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Mon7:00–19:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 9 kn wind (2.7 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 5 kn wind (2.0 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Wed7:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.6 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Thu7:00–19:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 10 kn wind (2.3 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Fri7:00–9:00 favorable, 9:00–19:00 moderate

0.9 m waves · 12 kn wind (2.9 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

SatNot in the forecast yet

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 4.8 km from site · updated 24 Oct, 13:12 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, Spotted moray eel, Brain coral
Best time: Year-round in calm conditions; southern sites best when winds are light.

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.

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

The Lake is a southern Bonaire shore dive named for a calm, lagoon-like sand bowl behind the reef crest. A sloping reef from about 5m to 30m is dense with hard coral, sponges and reef fish, with good chances of turtles and rays. Its more rugged southern access keeps it quieter than the resort-area sites.

reefshore

Rough/rocky access track to the entry

Surge in southerly winds

Remote southern location

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