Dive-site story
Located on the southern tip of Aruba, this site spans a shallow protected lagoon and the reef slope directly beyond the breakwater. While swimmers remain in the calm interior basin, divers swim through the channel opening to explore an expansive sloping barrier reef that descends into open ocean.
Rugged elkhorn and staghorn coral formations transitioning to brain corals along the outer slope
Frequent encounters with foraging green sea turtles and resting nurse sharks
Opportunity for a drift dive when prevailing coastal currents pick up outside the basin
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is possible year-round, though winds tend to ease slightly during early autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse sharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Great barracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| French angelfishPomacanthus paru | Common |
Marine forecast
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