Harbor Reef / Pilot Boat - Aruba Leeward Coast

Little Wall sometimes gets overlooked for its more famous neighbours in Komodo, but we think that's a mistake. This site is exactly what it sounds like: a charming, miniature wall dive that drops to about 22m, perfect for when you want a break from the rip-roaring drift dives Komodo is famous for. We've often found ourselves here on days when the currents are a bit too feisty elsewhere, and it's always delivered. You'll spend most of your dive tracing the contours of the limestone wall, where bracket corals jut out like miniature shelves and common mushroom corals dot the shallower sections. Keep an eye out for peacock-tail anemone shrimp doing their little dance and the surprisingly vibrant darklined fire worms. We’ve spotted sleepy lobsters tucked into crevices and, on a good day, a leatherback sea turtle cruising by. Visibility averages around 18-25m, offering clear views of the busy reef fish. This is a wonderfully relaxed dive, ideal for photographers or anyone who just wants to take their time exploring without battling a strong current. It’s also a good choice for newer divers building confidence in wall environments.

Location
Aruba Leeward Coast, Aruba, Caribbean
Coordinates
12.514600, -70.044100
Type
wall

Marine Protected Area: Zuidkust

Best Time to Dive in Aruba Leeward Coast

The warmest water temperatures in Aruba Leeward Coast occur in January, averaging 27.7°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.7°C (air: 26.7°C)
  • February: 27.7°C (air: 26.5°C)
  • March: 27.7°C (air: 26.8°C)
  • April: 27.7°C (air: 27.5°C)
  • May: 27.7°C (air: 28.0°C)
  • June: 27.7°C (air: 28.4°C)
  • July: 27.7°C (air: 28.4°C)
  • August: 27.7°C (air: 28.9°C)
  • September: 27.7°C (air: 29.5°C)
  • October: 27.7°C (air: 29.0°C)
  • November: 27.7°C (air: 27.7°C)
  • December: 27.7°C (air: 27.4°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Aruba Leeward Coast

Nearest Dive Centres to Harbor Reef / Pilot Boat

Marine Life in Aruba Leeward Coast

Home to 92 recorded species including 55 reef fish, 7 sea snails & nudibranchs, 7 hard corals, 6 crabs & lobsters, 4 other, 4 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Harbor Reef / Pilot Boat

Based on average water temperature of 27.7°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories