Dive-site story
Named after the pronounced spur-and-groove coral tongues that jut out into deeper water, Fingers Reef offers a scenic drift along Aruba's leeward southern shelf. Sandy gullies weave between elongated coral ridges populated by sea rods and massive brain corals. Mild to moderate longshore currents often push divers smoothly over the fingers, where pelagic wanderers like jacks cruise just off the drop-off.
Pronounced spur-and-groove coral formations running perpendicular to shore
Expansive sea fan gardens populated by schooling grunts and snappers
Regular sightings of green sea turtles resting along the reef ledges
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Aruba sits outside the hurricane belt, making this site divable year-round, with late summer offering the calmest winds.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green morayGymnothorax funebris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail snapperOcyurus chrysurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| French angelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great barracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common |
Marine forecast
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