Star Gerren - Aruba Leeward Coast

Uepi Point is a standout, no question. We love an incoming current here, it really brings the reef to life, pulling in the bigger pelagics. You’re just a minute from the dive shop, so it’s an easy run out. Drop in and you’re immediately on the edge of that plunging outside wall, then you drift along the channel, past whips and massive plates of coral. The fish diversity here is truly something else. We've seen schools of fusiliers so thick they just block out the light, then you spot barracuda and trevally hunting through them. The reef top is surprisingly brilliant too, even at 5 metres, it’s alive with parrotfish and butterflyfish. We’ve had incredible night dives here, the nocturnal life is just different, with all the squirrelfish and lionfish coming out. Maximum depth is around 24 metres, but you can keep it shallower if you want. Visibility averages 20 metres, which is decent enough for soaking in the sheer volume of fish. It’s suitable for almost any diver, from those just getting their fins wet to experienced hands looking for that big fish action.

Location
Aruba Leeward Coast, Aruba, Caribbean
Coordinates
12.579800, -70.069900
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Westpunt

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 Star Gerren

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 Star Gerren

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