Barcadera
Protected Area
Bonaire
Why dive here
With 192+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Barcadera offers some of Klein Bonaire's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Barcadera on Klein Bonaire is a relaxed dive, often picked for its calm conditions. The reef slope here holds some good coral formations, with sponges and gorgonians adding splashes of colour. You’ll find plenty of reef fish going about their business, often some parrotfish munching away. It's a nice, easy dive, perfect if you’re looking for a chilled-out afternoon in the water or building up your confidence.
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Bonaire Scuba School
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Barcadera
Barcadera Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Barcadera, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.14, -68.3) (0km away)
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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