Kalli’s Reef (19)
Protected Area
Bonaire
Why dive here
With 192+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Kalli’s Reef (19) offers some of Klein Bonaire's richest drift diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Kalli’s Reef feels like a secret, even though it’s just a short boat ride to Klein Bonaire. We love dropping in here, watching the sand ripple under the boat before the reef wall comes into view. The coral formations aren't the biggest you'll ever see, but they're healthy and vibrant, especially the big heads of blushing star and lettuce coral. We often spot schools of round scad and jacks cruising past the wall, and the doctorfish and hogfish are almost always milling about. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too, like the yellowline gobies peeking from their holes or a shy pearl blenny. The average depth here is around 12-15m, making it a perfectly relaxed second dive. We’d suggest going early in the morning before any wind picks up, when the light really makes the blues pop.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kalli’s Reef (19)
Kalli’s Reef (19) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kalli’s Reef (19), 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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