Playa Shon Mosa
Protected Area
Shete Boka Park
Why dive here
With 310+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, octopuses, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Playa Shon Mosa offers some of Curaçao Southeast's richest shore diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Playa Shon Mosa feels like a little secret, tucked away next to Playa Manzaliña, with just enough room for a couple of cars. We love that quiet, slightly remote vibe before you even get in the water. Once you're in, the reef starts gently around six metres, then slowly drops to our maximum of 21 metres before giving way to sand. Visibility here is usually great, often 24 metres, which makes spotting the little things under the mushroom-shaped coral formations a treat. We've found Candy Basslets and Bicolor Basslets tucked into those overhangs, often alongside a curious Green Razorfish. It’s a site for slowing down, for exploring the nooks and crannies where the Grooved Brain Coral creates shelter. We’ve seen good-sized Schoolmasters here and the flash of a Great Barracuda cruising by in the blue. This site is perfect if you’re keen on a relaxed dive with a good chance of spotting some shyer fish, away from any crowds.
Typical Playa Shon Mosa Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Porto Mari Dive Center
Divers Republic
Coral Divers Curacao
PADI Diving School
Relaxed Guided Dives
Duikstudio Leon
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Playa Shon Mosa
Playa Shon Mosa Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Playa Shon Mosa, 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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