Delphins Reef
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.
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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Conditions
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)
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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