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    Bakadera dive site
    reef
    5-30m
    Klein Bonaire, Bonaire
    Bonaire

    Bakadera

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    Protected Area

    Bonaire

    Why dive here

    With 192+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Bakadera offers some of Klein Bonaire's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.

    Best timeApr–Jun
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue Sharks, Orcas, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 192+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest September, October, November
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-30m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Bakadera, off Klein Bonaire, is a straightforward boat dive. We often spot schools of creole wrasse here, and the reef slope itself is a gentle cascade of brain and star corals. It’s a good choice for a relaxed second dive, or for less experienced divers looking to get comfortable in the water.

    Typical Bakadera Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:2317:1911h 55m daylightGolden hour 16:50

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    SMED Divers

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    Bonaire Scuba School

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    Dive Friends

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    Dive Friends Bonaire Retail

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    Dive Friends Bonaire @ SD

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    Wannadive Scubadiving

    4km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bakadera

    Bakadera Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Bakadera, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.14, -68.3) (0km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 28.9–31.5°C

    Current Speed

    21.1 cm/s

    Direction: NW (328.6°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.068 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    34.64 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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