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    Barcadera (21) dive site
    reef
    Klein Bonaire, Bonaire
    Bonaire

    Barcadera (21)

    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 - Barcadera (21) 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
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Barcadera is one of our favourite drifts on Klein Bonaire. It is right in front of the Santa Barbara district, so it’s a boat dive, but that just adds to the adventure. We always drop in close to shore and let the current carry us gently along the wall. The reef here starts around 10 meters and slopes to about 18 meters, making it a very relaxed profile. You can just glide along, taking your time to really look closely. We’ve seen some excellent things here. Keep an eye out for the Golden Fern Hydroid clinging to the reef, and the shy Glass Gobies tucked into crevices. Schools of Bluestriped Grunts often hang under ledges, and we’ve spotted Tiger Groupers lurking, ready to ambush. The reef itself has some lovely Lamarck’s Sheet Coral and big formations of Blushing Star Coral. If you like a slow drift where you can hunt for smaller creatures and enjoy the quiet cruise, Barcadera is a standout. Just be mindful of the boat traffic if you surface away from your dive flag.

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    Barcadera (21) Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Barcadera (21), 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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