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Playa Manzaliña

Discover a hidden gem - a secluded beach offering ample shade for those seeking a tranquil diving experience. While the entrance from the beach may have rocky patches, the opportunity to explore the underwater wonders that await outweighs any minor obstacles. Just a short swim from the shore, you'll find yourself immersed in a vibrant coral reef, beginning at a depth of 8 meters or 26 feet and gently descending. The most captivating section of the reef can be found between 10-20 meters or 33-66 feet.

Prepare to be mesmerized by the unique coral formations and the presence of magnificent tube sponges. Be on the lookout for the graceful Scorpionfish, striking Lionfish, and the fascinating Porcupine Fish, as they frequently grace this underwater paradise with their presence and are easily spotted.

With excellent visibility of 24 meters, divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, will relish in the opportunity to explore this Dutch diving site. Offering a maximum depth of 21 meters, this location is ideal for divers looking to explore both the beauty and the depth of the underwater world.

Situated near San Juan, Curacao in the Netherlands, this extraordinary dive site provides an ideal location for both local and international divers to immerse themselves in the captivating wonders of the underwater realm.

Diving Conditions Score for Playa Manzaliña

7.6
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Playa Manzaliña

Depth

21m

Visibility

24m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Playa Manzaliña

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

23.8 m/s

Water Temp

26.6°C

Visibility

14.82km

Cloud Cover

22%

Wave Period

4.5s

Air Temperature

27°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Playa Manzaliña
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Dive Score Chart for Playa Manzaliña

Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 6.9829/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.94m, Wind 20.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 6.4401/10.

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

Sunrise at Playa Manzaliña: 06:00
Sunset at Playa Manzaliña: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Playa Manzaliña 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
9:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.94m (4.8s), Wind: 20.6 m/s

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Best Night
20:00

Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 0.98m, Wind: 24.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Playa Manzaliña
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Playa Manzaliña

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 Playa Manzaliña

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 Playa Manzaliña

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

Ideal Conditions for Playa Manzaliña

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

September

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.4m / 37.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.4m / 7.9ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Playa Manzaliña

Playa Manzaliña shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.6°C) and December the coldest (22.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.4m 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 0.7mm 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 18, 2026

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