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    Leonora’s Reef (X)

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    Protected Area

    Bonaire

    Why dive here

    With 192+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Leonora’s Reef (X) 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

    Leonora's Reef is one of those spots on Klein Bonaire that just feels right, a gentle drift along a wall that drops to about 20 metres. We love the way the reef starts so shallow, perfect for a long surface swim before you even think about descending. The wall itself is riddled with those little nooks and crannies that are perfect for spotting something tucked away, and you’ll find plenty of Spinyhead Blennies peeking out. Our pick for a good look is around 10-12 metres; that’s where we often find the best concentrations of Finger Coral and Barber fish flitting about. Keep an eye out for Apricot Bass, their colours really pop against the darker corals. Visibility here is usually pushing 20 metres, so you get a great sense of scale as you glide along. This site is brilliant for a relaxed dive, no real strong currents to fight, just a pleasant float with plenty to see. If you’re into macro life, this is a solid bet, but the wider reef structure is impressive too.

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    Leonora’s Reef (X) Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Leonora’s Reef (X), 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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