Fuikbai Anchorage
Protected Area
Oostpunt
Why dive here
With 310+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, octopuses, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Fuikbai Anchorage offers some of Curaçao Southeast's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Fuikbai Anchorage, we'll be honest, isn't going to blow your mind with vast coral formations. If you’re chasing pristine reefs, this isn’t it. What it *is*, though, is a fantastic spot for a treasure hunt. Think of it as an urban dive, Caribbean style. The bottom is mostly sand and sparse vegetation, dropping to around 20 metres, and the visibility can be a bit soupy, especially after a busy Sunday. That's because Fuikbai becomes a massive local party then, and things tend to get "lost." Our favourite dives here are more about the small discoveries. We’ve found forgotten sunglasses, old anchors, even a decent camera once. You’ll spot conchs ploughing through the sand, lobsters tucked under the few rocky outcrops, and the occasional spotted trunkfish or greater soapfish cruising past. It’s a low-key dive, perfect for honing your search and recovery skills, or just enjoying a relaxed float without the pressure of a "big" reef. We'd suggest going on a weekday morning for slightly better viz and fewer party remnants. It’s a dive for those who enjoy the unexpected and don't mind getting a little gritty.
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Epsilon Curacao
Curious 2 Dive N.V.
Jan Thiel Diving
Papagayo Beach
Dive Center Scuba Do
Duikcentrum van de Ven
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fuikbai Anchorage
Fuikbai Anchorage Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Fuikbai Anchorage, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.15, -68.97) (2km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.4–31.4°C
Current Speed
3.61 cm/s
Direction: NW (326.3°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.068 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
34.91 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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