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Booby trap

Located just 20 minutes east of Lions Dive, this dive site offers an exceptional underwater experience. With a shallow sandy bottom ranging from 15 to 30 feet (5-10m), adorned with beautiful coral outcroppings, divers of all levels can explore its wonders. The excitement begins to unfold as the drop-off starts at 30ft/10m, extending to over a hundred feet, revealing a captivating underwater world.

The diversity of marine life at this site is truly remarkable. Prepare to encounter a variety of reef fish, including the vibrant Blue Parrotfish, the elegant Creole Wrasse, and the eye-catching Sergeant Majors. As you venture into the sandy areas, keep an eye out for the elusive Yellowhead Jawfish, the mesmerizing Peacock Flounder, the graceful Hawkfish, and the graceful rays gliding through the waters.

With an impressive visibility of 23 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, this dive site in the Netherlands offers an ideal setting for beginners to explore the underwater realm. The close proximity to Fuikbaai, Fuik, Santa Barbara, Curacao, 0000 OO, Netherlands ensures easy access for divers seeking an immersive diving experience.

Discover the enchanting waters of this remarkable dive site and embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Booby trap

8
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Booby trap

Depth

21m

Visibility

23m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Booby trap

Wave Height

1.16m

Wind Speed

25.2 m/s

Water Temp

26.7°C

Visibility

25.62km

Cloud Cover

76%

Wave Period

4.7s

Air Temperature

26.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Booby trap
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Dive Score Chart for Booby trap

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 6.94/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.06m, Wind 21.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 6.4581/10.

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

Sunrise at Booby trap: 06:00
Sunset at Booby trap: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Booby trap 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
15:00

Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.06m (4.55s), Wind: 21.6 m/s

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Best Night
19:00

Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.06m, Wind: 24 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Booby trap
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Booby trap

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 Booby trap

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 Booby trap

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

Ideal Conditions for Booby trap

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

September

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.7m / 38.4ft

September

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.2m / 7.2ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Booby trap

Booby trap 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 13, 2026

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