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    Bari Reef

    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 - Bari Reef 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

    Okay, Bari Reef. This isn't just a site; it's practically a residency program for marine life. We've spent countless hours finning along its gentle slope, always finding something new. The recorded species count is massive, and you feel it. It’s the kind of dive where you barely move 100 feet in 45 minutes because there's always a Puffcheek Blenny winking from a crevice or a Caribbean reef squid flashing colours right in front of your mask. What we really love is the sheer density of the smaller stuff. We’ve seen whole schools of juvenile Schoolmaster and Blackfish moving like quicksilver, and the way Orangespotted Filefish just drift about, pretending they're not there, is endlessly amusing. Look closely at the corals – not just the big formations like the Finger Coral, but the little nooks. That’s where you’ll find the Island Goby or the Hourglass Basslet, tucked away. Our pick for a top tip: go slow, really slow. This site rewards patience. It's an easy shore dive, making it perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to soak it all in without battling currents.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bari Reef

    Bari Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Bari Reef, 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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