Barbara Beach
Barbara Beach, located in the Netherlands, is a fantastic dive site that can be accessed either as a shore dive through the Santa Barbara Resort or as a boat dive via a dive charter. This picturesque dive spot offers breathtaking views of healthy coral formations. However, it's important to be cautious of boat traffic entering and exiting the Spanish Waters Harbour.
Divers of all levels, including beginners, can enjoy exploring Barbara Beach. The crystal-clear waters provide a visibility of 22 meters, allowing for an immersive underwater experience. With a maximum depth of 14 meters, divers can leisurely navigate the dive site and take in the beauty of the Caribbean reef fish that are commonly found here. Keep an eye out for the chance to encounter majestic turtles during your dive.
Located near the Swimming Pool Area of the Santa Barbara Golf & Beach Resort, on Santa Barbara Beach Resort Road, Santa Barbara, Curacao, 0000 OO, Netherlands, Barbara Beach is a convenient and accessible location for divers to indulge in their passion for underwater exploration. So gear up and get ready to dive into the wonders of Barbara Beach.
Divers of all levels, including beginners, can enjoy exploring Barbara Beach. The crystal-clear waters provide a visibility of 22 meters, allowing for an immersive underwater experience. With a maximum depth of 14 meters, divers can leisurely navigate the dive site and take in the beauty of the Caribbean reef fish that are commonly found here. Keep an eye out for the chance to encounter majestic turtles during your dive.
Located near the Swimming Pool Area of the Santa Barbara Golf & Beach Resort, on Santa Barbara Beach Resort Road, Santa Barbara, Curacao, 0000 OO, Netherlands, Barbara Beach is a convenient and accessible location for divers to indulge in their passion for underwater exploration. So gear up and get ready to dive into the wonders of Barbara Beach.
Diving Conditions Score for Barbara Beach
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Barbara Beach
Depth
14m
Visibility
22m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Barbara Beach
Wave Height
1.78m
Wind Speed
32.6 m/s
Water Temp
26.8°C
Visibility
31.64km
Cloud Cover
9%
Wave Period
5.5s
Air Temperature
27.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Barbara Beach
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Dive Score Chart for Barbara Beach
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 6.5447/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.38m, Wind 24.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.144699999999999/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Barbara Beach: 06:00
Sunset at Barbara Beach: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Barbara Beach are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
12:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.38m (5.35s), Wind: 24.2 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.28m, Wind: 23.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Barbara BeachAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Barbara Beach
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Barbara Beach
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.3/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Barbara Beach
January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.3
March
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for Barbara Beach
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
September
Visibility
11.7m / 38.4ft
September
Wave Height
2.2m / 7.2ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Barbara Beach
Barbara Beach shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.3°C) and December the coldest (22.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 2.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). September is usually the driest month with 0.4mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026
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