5-20m
    Curaçao Southeast, Curaçao
    Shete Boka Park

    Playa Shon Mosa

    Best months: Jun–Oct

    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.

    Best timeJun–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Octopuses, Orcas, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 310+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest September, October, November
    CharacterShore dive · max 5-20m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:2617:2211h 55m daylightGolden hour 16:54

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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)

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    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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