Aruba Leeward Coast, Aruba
    Zuidkust

    Hole in the Wall

    Best months: Mar–Jul

    Protected Area

    Zuidkust

    Why dive here

    With 82+ marine species recorded in the area - including orcas, sea turtles, whale sharks, frogfish and lionfish - Hole in the Wall offers some of Aruba Leeward Coast's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.

    Best timeMar–Jul
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeOrcas, Sea Turtles, Whale Sharks, Frogfish and Lionfish · 82+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest September, October, November
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Hole in the Wall is a pretty chilled dive, ideal for a morning drift if the conditions are right. We usually drop in from the jetty, which is straightforward, then let the current take us east towards Mangel Halto. It’s not a dramatic drop off, more a gently sloping wall that levels out around 19 meters. The corals here are decent, lots of brain and finger corals, and we’ve seen plenty of parrotfish munching away. Look closely in the overhangs for nurse sharks sleeping it off, and we often spot green turtles just cruising past. Visibility averages 20m, sometimes better, sometimes a bit more stirred up if there’s been a lot of boat traffic. It’s a comfortable dive, not too deep, so great for extending your bottom time. If you’re looking for a relaxing cruise with a good chance of seeing some larger Caribbean residents without fighting a strong current, this is a solid choice. Keep an eye out for eagle rays gliding past in the blue.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hole in the Wall

    Hole in the Wall Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Hole in the Wall, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.42, -70.08) (19km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 28.3–31.4°C

    Air Temperature

    29°C

    84°F

    Wind Speed

    7.31 m/s

    14.2 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1010.2 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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