Dive-site story
Located off the northwestern tip of Aruba near the California Lighthouse, Arashi features sprawling coral gardens split by sandy pathways. Large mounds of brain coral and sea fans dominate the seabed alongside fragments of a sunken aircraft scattered across the reef. Calm conditions make the area a frequent stop for training dives and relaxed exploration.
Scattered structural remnants of a submerged aircraft resting among coral heads
Gentle sloping terrain with expansive stands of brain and star corals
Frequent encounters with foraging sea turtles along the sandy channels
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Aruba offers reliable diving conditions year-round, outside the primary hurricane corridor.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| French AngelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Moray EelGymnothorax moringa | Common | ||||||||||||
| Stoplight ParrotfishSparisoma viride | Common |
Marine forecast
