Bloodlet (12)
Protected Area
Bonaire
Why dive here
With 192+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Bloodlet (12) offers some of Klein Bonaire's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Bloodlet is one of our favourites on Klein Bonaire. The boat ride out is quick, and once you roll in, you’re often greeted by a school of French grunts hanging out right under the boat. The reef itself slopes down to a sandy plateau at around 20 metres. We love dropping down and slowly working our way along, keeping an eye out for loggerhead turtles – they often cruise by here. The corals, especially the pillar coral and big boulder brains, are impressive, and we always spot a few yellowhead wrasse flitting between them. Look closely and you might even find a tiny pearl blenny peeking out from a crevice. We'd suggest going in the morning; the light really brings out the colours of the reef, and the visibility tends to be at its best. It's a relaxed drift, perfect for anyone who enjoys a gentle dive with plenty of small stuff to discover.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bloodlet (12)
Bloodlet (12) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bloodlet (12), 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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