Diving in Curaçao Southeast

Explore 88 dive sites in Curaçao Southeast, Curaçao. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Curaçao Southeast

The warmest water temperatures in Curaçao Southeast occur in October, averaging 29.7°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 26.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.0°C
  • February: 26.6°C
  • March: 26.8°C
  • April: 27.0°C
  • May: 27.6°C
  • June: 28.0°C
  • July: 28.2°C
  • August: 29.0°C
  • September: 29.5°C
  • October: 29.7°C
  • November: 29.0°C
  • December: 28.1°C

Marine Life in Curaçao Southeast

Home to 322 recorded species including 259 reef fish, 24 hard corals, 7 other, 6 crabs & lobsters, 5 seagrass & algae, 5 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Dive Site Difficulty in Curaçao Southeast

Curaçao Southeast has 1 beginner dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Curaçao Southeast

Based on average water temperature of 28.0°C, currents 22 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Curaçao Southeast

  • Oostpunt - Underwater Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Shete Boka Park - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Spanish Water Inner Bay Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Klein Kòrsou - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Curaçao Southeast - Nearest Airports

  • Hato International Airport (CUR), Willemstad - 4 km away, approx 19 min travel time
  • Flamingo International Airport (BON), Kralendijk - 77 km away, approx 99 min travel time
  • Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), Oranjestad - 119 km away, approx 145 min travel time

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