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Beacon Point

Discover the breathtaking wall dive site at the western tip of Caracas Bay in the captivating waters of the Netherlands. This accessible dive, best suited for advanced divers, offers an exhilarating drift dive experience. Prepare to be enchanted by the stunning underwater scenery and the possibility of encountering a plethora of marine life.

Explore the shallow plateau and be greeted by the majestic presence of large pillar corals, adding a touch of grandeur to your underwater adventure. Navigate through the currents for an awe-inspiring encounter with schools of jacks and barracuda gracefully swimming in the vibrant blue waters. Keep an eye out for turtles and green morays, as they are often sighted in this remarkable dive site.

With a remarkable visibility of 22 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, this dive promises a truly immersive experience for divers seeking exploration and underwater marvels. Located near the enchanting areas of Boca Gentil and Jan Thiel in Curacao, this thrilling dive site in the Netherlands is not to be missed.

Diving Conditions Score for Beacon Point

7.6
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Beacon Point

Depth

20m

Visibility

22m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Beacon Point

Wave Height

1.68m

Wind Speed

29.4 m/s

Water Temp

26.7°C

Visibility

23.08km

Cloud Cover

61%

Wave Period

5.25s

Air Temperature

27.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Beacon Point
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Dive Score Chart for Beacon Point

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.1934/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.68m, Wind 28.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 5.8651/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Beacon Point: 06:00
Sunset at Beacon Point: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Beacon Point 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.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 1.68m (5.25s), Wind: 28.8 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.52m, Wind: 29.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Beacon Point
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Beacon Point

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 Beacon Point

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 Beacon Point

January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.3
March
Score: 9.2

Ideal Conditions for Beacon Point

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

September

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.6m / 38.1ft

September

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.2m / 7.2ft

October

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Beacon Point

Beacon Point shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.4°C) and December the coldest (22.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in October with average wave heights of 2.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in October 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 0.5mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during October to December, 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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