Witches Kitchen
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 - Witches Kitchen offers some of Curaçao Southeast's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
Witches Kitchen is one of those Curaçao sites we always look forward to, particularly when the current is pushing just right. It's a proper drift, so you really do just hang out and let the ocean do the work. The reef here, topping out around 20 metres, feels very active, especially with the surge working the corals. We love dropping in and immediately feeling that gentle pull, knowing we're in for a ride. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff tucked into the gorgonians and sponges – our favourite is hunting for the tiny Spinyhead Blennies bobbing their heads. You’ll often see schools of Bigeye Mojarra shimmering against the blue, and the occasional Trumpetfish hanging vertically, pretending to be part of the reef. We've had some great encounters with curious Grey Snappers here, too, and if you’re lucky, an Eagle Ray might glide by in the distance. The lettuce corals spread across the bottom are particularly vibrant, catching the light as you drift over them. This spot is perfect for divers who enjoy a relaxed pace and appreciate a good drift, especially with a local guide who knows the currents like the back of their hand.
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Coral Divers Curacao
Divers Republic
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Porto Mari Dive Center
Duikstudio Leon
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Witches Kitchen
Witches Kitchen Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Witches Kitchen, 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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