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    Captain Don's Reef dive site
    reef
    5-20m
    Klein Bonaire, Bonaire
    Het Lac

    Captain Don's Reef

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    Protected Area

    Het Lac

    Why dive here

    With 192+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Captain Don'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 · max 5-20m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Captain Don's Reef, off Klein Bonaire, offers a gentle drift along a sloping reef. We often spot turtles here, casually munching on the sponges, and the shallower sections usually hold schools of blue tangs. It's a relaxed dive, good for photographers or those looking for an easy second tank. Surface conditions are typically calm, making it accessible for most experience levels.

    Typical Captain Don's Reef Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:2317:1811h 55m daylightGolden hour 16:50

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Captain Don's Reef

    Captain Don's Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Captain Don'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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