Klein Bonaire, Bonaire
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    Buddy's 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 - Buddy's 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

    Buddy's Reef, off Klein Bonaire, is one of those spots that just delivers. We love it because it’s a drift that’s usually pretty mellow, letting you just glide along the wall without much effort. The hard corals here are genuinely impressive, with those big mounds of Boulder Brain Coral and Mustard Hill Coral creating a textured landscape. Keep your eyes peeled for the little guys, too. We’ve had some fantastic luck spotting Pearl Blennies popping out of the coral, and the Orangespotted Filefish are always a treat to watch. It's an easy dive, perfect for a relaxed afternoon, and we often see Hawksbill Turtles just cruising past. The visibility is usually excellent, so you get these clear views all the way down. If you want a comfortable drift with plenty of healthy coral and interesting smaller critters, Buddy's is a solid choice.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Buddy's Reef

    Buddy's Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Buddy's 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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