Curaçao Southeast, Curaçao
    Spanish Water Inner Bay Park

    Sandy’s Plateau

    Best months: Jun–Oct

    Protected Area

    Spanish Water Inner Bay Park

    Why dive here

    With 310+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, octopuses, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Sandy’s Plateau offers some of Curaçao Southeast's richest cave 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
    CharacterCave dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Sandy’s Plateau really shines with its expansive hard coral gardens. We’re talking big formations here, lots of elkhorn and pillar coral, rising up from the seabed. It’s not a super deep dive, topping out at 19 metres, which gives you plenty of bottom time to drift along and just soak it all in. Visibility often hits 23 metres, so you’ll see those coral structures stretching out ahead. Our favourite spot is that small overhang in the shallows. You’ll often find it packed with grunts, a shimmering curtain of silver fish that just hangs there, sometimes for an entire dive. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too, particularly around the bases of those corals. We’ve had great luck spotting drum fish, slender filefish, and even the occasional octopus tucked away. It’s a gentle drift, perfect for anyone who loves just cruising over healthy reef and enjoying the wide-angle views of the coral landscape.

    Safety Notes

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sandy’s Plateau

    Sandy’s Plateau Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Sandy’s Plateau, 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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