Cornelius Bay
Immerse yourself in a vibrant marine ecosystem teeming with an abundance of reef fish species, including angelfish, snapper, parrotfish, trunkfish, and trumpetfish. Amidst the vast expanse of the underwater landscape, you'll encounter magnificent elkhorn coral formations and an array of captivating sponges.
With excellent visibility extending up to 25 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, this dive site offers an unforgettable adventure for both beginner and advanced divers alike. Situated in the Netherlands, close to Curacao Ocean Resort, Bapor Kibra, Steen Wijk, Koraal Specht, and Willemstad, this hidden gem invites you to explore the captivating waters of Curacao, Netherlands.
Diving Conditions Score for Cornelius Bay
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cornelius Bay
Depth
19m
Visibility
25m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Cornelius Bay
Wave Height
0.8m
Wind Speed
23.4 m/s
Water Temp
27°C
Visibility
34.28km
Cloud Cover
85%
Wave Period
3.85s
Air Temperature
30.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Cornelius Bay
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.366333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.68m, Wind 20.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.903633333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Cornelius Bay 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: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.68m (3.85s), Wind: 20.5 m/s
Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.66m (3.8s), Wind: 20.3 m/s
Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 20.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cornelius BayAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cornelius Bay
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 Cornelius Bay
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Cornelius Bay
Ideal Conditions for Cornelius Bay
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
September
Visibility
11.6m / 38.1ft
September
Wave Height
2.2m / 7.2ft
October
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cornelius Bay
Cornelius Bay 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 11, 2026