Punt Canon - Curaçao Southeast

South End is where we go when we just want to cruise and see what’s hanging around. It’s Grenada’s southernmost reef, and while it starts shallow, around 10 meters, it slopes down to a manageable 19 meters, so it’s great for longer bottom times. We love the sandy patches and small coral heads along the slope; they’re perfect for spotting things like Lizardfish camouflaged against the sand, and we’ve often seen little Blennies popping out of holes. There’s a fair chance of seeing nurse sharks tucked under ledges, and we’ve certainly had our share of stingray encounters here, too. The top of the reef is a mix of sea fans swaying gently and colourful sponges, giving way to more robust hard corals as you descend. Visibility averages around 13 meters, which is usually enough for a good view of the reef structure and its inhabitants. We’d suggest keeping an eye out for larger Coney groupers near the ledges, and if you’re lucky, you might even spot an American Crested Pipefish tucked into the reef. It’s a pretty relaxed dive, suiting anyone from newer divers to those of us who just enjoy a chill explore without extreme conditions.

Location
Curaçao Southeast, Curaçao, Caribbean
Coordinates
12.042600, -68.739000
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Oostpunt

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Curaçao Southeast

Nearest Dive Centres to Punt Canon

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.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Punt Canon

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