Klein Bonaire, Bonaire
    Het Pekelmeer

    Salt City

    Best months: Apr–Jun

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    Het Pekelmeer

    Why dive here

    With 192+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Salt City offers some of Klein Bonaire's richest 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
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Salt City always feels like a secret, even though it’s right there on Klein Bonaire. We love the drift here, gently pulling you along a wall that just drops into the deep blue. It’s not about huge pelagics, it’s about the details, the smaller stories playing out in the reef. Look closely for the Hourglass Basslets darting in and out of the corals, or a Pearl Blenny peeking from its hole. We’ve had incredible luck spotting Green Turtles munching on the turtlegrass in the shallower sections towards the end of the dive, and the Massive Starlet Coral formations are some of our favourite on the island. This is a site for divers who appreciate a relaxed pace and aren't afraid to slow down and observe. The currents are usually mild, making it a perfect spot for photographers or anyone who just wants to soak it all in. We often find the visibility just a touch better here too, maybe it’s the way the reef is positioned.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Salt City

    Salt City Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Salt City, 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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