Buddy's Reef
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.
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)
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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