Customs House
The rectangular-shaped reef, often referred to as a "loaf of bread," is a popular attraction for divers. Starting with a sandy area teeming with garden eels, southern stingrays, and roughtail stingrays, this sloping reef offers a stunning underwater experience.
As you explore the reef, you'll notice the gradual tapering and the mesmerizing presence of drooping sponges and gorgonians. Keep a watchful eye for reef sharks gliding through the blue depths.
Venturing further, you may come across unexpected finds, such as black coral, during your dive. Make sure to take the opportunity to explore the different levels of the reef, where you can discover stingray cleaning stations and search for coral-encrusted anchors from long-lost cargo boats.
With a visibility of 20m and a maximum depth of 25m, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Located in The Bottom, Saba, Netherlands, it offers a unique diving experience in the beautiful waters of the Netherlands.
As you explore the reef, you'll notice the gradual tapering and the mesmerizing presence of drooping sponges and gorgonians. Keep a watchful eye for reef sharks gliding through the blue depths.
Venturing further, you may come across unexpected finds, such as black coral, during your dive. Make sure to take the opportunity to explore the different levels of the reef, where you can discover stingray cleaning stations and search for coral-encrusted anchors from long-lost cargo boats.
With a visibility of 20m and a maximum depth of 25m, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Located in The Bottom, Saba, Netherlands, it offers a unique diving experience in the beautiful waters of the Netherlands.
Diving Conditions Score for Customs House
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Customs House
Depth
25m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Customs House
Wave Height
1.54m
Wind Speed
36.2 m/s
Water Temp
28.1°C
Visibility
38.4km
Cloud Cover
91%
Wave Period
5.45s
Air Temperature
27.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Customs House
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Dive Score Chart for Customs House
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.929399999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.54m, Wind 32.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 6.498766666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Customs House: 06:00
Sunset at Customs House: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Customs House 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.
Best Overall
17:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.54m (5.55s), Wind: 32.5 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.52m, Wind: 32.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Customs HouseAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Customs House
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 Customs House
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Customs House
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Customs House
Water Temp
21.8°C / 71.2°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Customs House
Customs House shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.8°C) and December the coldest (17.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026
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