Klein Bonaire, Bonaire
    Het Lac

    Delphins 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 - Delphins 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

    Delphins Reef, despite its slightly generic name, really delivers. We love this site for its easy access and surprisingly vibrant wall, especially considering it’s a resort house reef. You start on a bright, sandy plateau where we’ve often spotted foraging hogfish and the occasional loggerhead turtle gliding past. The real show begins when the reef drops to its maximum 17 metres. It's not a dramatic drop, but the corals here are fantastic – big, healthy sections of boulder brain coral and great star coral creating intricate overhangs. Keep an eye out for the small stuff; we’ve had some cracking finds like the Antilles glass-slug clinging to sponges and the tiny Cherub pygmy angelfish darting between crevices. Visibility often hits a comfortable 18 metres, making it a super relaxing dive, ideal for photographers or newer divers getting comfortable with wall diving. Our favourite moment? Hovering near a patch of staghorn coral, watching schools of yellowhead wrasse and cleaver wrasse zip around while a Caribbean reef squid materialised, all shimmering and curious. It’s a gentle introduction to Bonaire’s reefs, showcasing the beauty without the need for deep dives or strong currents.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Delphins Reef

    Delphins Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Delphins 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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