Booby trap
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.06m (4.55s), Wind: 21.6 m/s
Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.06m, Wind: 24 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Booby trapAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Booby trap
Ideal Conditions for Booby trap
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 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 13, 2026