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Cliff (26)

Cliff is renowned as one of the premier dive sites on Bonaire, particularly favored by divers with a passion for macro photography. As an easily accessible shore dive, it consistently lives up to expectations, thanks in part to the striking wall lining the left side of the site, which extends to depths exceeding 22 meters.

Immerse yourself in the captivating underwater world of the Caribbean as you encounter a diverse array of marine life. Keep an eye out for the enchanting nurse and reef sharks, and if you're lucky, you may even spot graceful eagle rays and majestic turtles gliding through the pristine waters. Additionally, the abundance of fish species such as snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrot fish, and grouper further enhance the allure of this remarkable dive site.

Cliff offers optimal conditions for underwater exploration, boasting excellent visibility of up to 22 meters. With a maximum depth of 20 meters, this site is well-suited for divers of various skill levels, including beginners. Located in the Netherlands, specifically in Bonaire, it is conveniently close to Dive Friends Bonaire @ HO, situated at Kaya Gob. N. Debrot, Perla Boneriano, Hato, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Netherlands, 1234AB.

Diving Conditions Score for Cliff (26)

7.8
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Cliff (26)

Depth

20m

Visibility

22m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Cliff (26)

Wave Height

1.2m

Wind Speed

26.1 m/s

Water Temp

27.2°C

Visibility

17.08km

Cloud Cover

41%

Wave Period

5.25s

Air Temperature

26.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cliff (26)
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Dive Score Chart for Cliff (26)

Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 7.101633333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.14m, Wind 25.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.634966666666666/10.

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

Sunrise at Cliff (26): 06:00
Sunset at Cliff (26): 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Cliff (26) 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
11:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.14m (5.2s), Wind: 25.4 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.06m, Wind: 23.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Cliff (26)
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cliff (26)

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 Cliff (26)

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 Cliff (26)

January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.3

Ideal Conditions for Cliff (26)

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.4m / 37.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.7m / 8.9ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Cliff (26)

Cliff (26) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.4°C) and December the coldest (22.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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). May is usually the driest month with 0.7mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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 23, 2026

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