Dive-site story
Located near the entrance to Spanish Water along Curaçao's southeastern coast, Barracuda Point features a steep reef slope covered in dense brain corals and sea whips. Divers drift past coral tongues that step down toward sandy channels where pelagics often patrol.
Resident schools of great barracuda lingering along the reef crest
Expansive fields of gorgonians and healthy pillar coral formations
Frequent encounters with foraging hawksbill turtles and spotted eagle rays
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is reliable year-round, with calmer sea conditions typically prevailing from August through October.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great barracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| French angelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Caribbean spiny lobsterPanulirus argus | Common |
Marine forecast
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