Playa Shon Mosa
This dive site is a stunning small beach located near Playa Manzaliña, offering limited parking. The expansive coral reef begins at a depth of approximately 6 meters (20 feet) and gradually slopes down to 30 meters (100 feet) before merging into a sandy seabed.
Divers exploring this site will encounter mushroom-shaped coral formations adorned with vibrant marine life. The overhanging sections provide shelter for an abundance of fish and macro species, creating an immersive underwater experience.
With excellent visibility up to 25 meters, divers can fully appreciate the beauty of the reef and its inhabitants. The maximum depth of this dive site is 22 meters, making it suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners.
Located in the Netherlands, this dive site is in close proximity to San Juan, Curacao. Dive enthusiasts visiting this area will have the opportunity to explore the underwater wonders of this captivating site.
Divers exploring this site will encounter mushroom-shaped coral formations adorned with vibrant marine life. The overhanging sections provide shelter for an abundance of fish and macro species, creating an immersive underwater experience.
With excellent visibility up to 25 meters, divers can fully appreciate the beauty of the reef and its inhabitants. The maximum depth of this dive site is 22 meters, making it suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners.
Located in the Netherlands, this dive site is in close proximity to San Juan, Curacao. Dive enthusiasts visiting this area will have the opportunity to explore the underwater wonders of this captivating site.
Diving Conditions Score for Playa Shon Mosa
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Playa Shon Mosa
Depth
22m
Visibility
25m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Playa Shon Mosa
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
22.7 m/s
Water Temp
26.7°C
Visibility
14.82km
Cloud Cover
22%
Wave Period
4.55s
Air Temperature
27°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Playa Shon Mosa
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Dive Score Chart for Playa Shon Mosa
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 Shon Mosa: 06:00
Sunset at Playa Shon Mosa: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Playa Shon Mosa 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
9:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.94m (4.8s), Wind: 20.6 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 0.98m, Wind: 24.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Playa Shon MosaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Playa Shon Mosa
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 Shon Mosa
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 Shon Mosa
January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.4
March
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for Playa Shon Mosa
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
September
Visibility
11.4m / 37.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.4m / 7.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Playa Shon Mosa
Playa Shon Mosa 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026
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