Saba
While exploring the shallows, keep an eye out for fascinating marine creatures such as Flamingotongue Slugs, Slender Filefish, and the elusive Longsnout Seahorse hiding amidst the soft corals. As you venture along the reef, you'll encounter an array of captivating marine life, including Barracuda, Lettuce Sea Slugs, Spotted Drum, Boxfish, and Scorpionfish.
With a visibility of 21m and a maximum depth of 20m, this dive site is suitable for beginners who are eager to discover the wonders of the underwater world. Whether you're a novice or an experienced diver, this captivating dive site offers an unforgettable experience for all. So grab your gear, dive into the crystal-clear waters, and immerse yourself in the beauty of this underwater paradise. Don't miss the chance to explore the vibrant marine life that calls this dive site home.
Location: Barry Brown Trail, Jan Thiel, Curacao, 5244557, Netherlands.
Diving Conditions Score for Saba
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Saba
Depth
20m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Saba
Wave Height
1.6m
Wind Speed
27.6 m/s
Water Temp
27°C
Visibility
23.72km
Cloud Cover
4%
Wave Period
4.9s
Air Temperature
28.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Saba
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 6.655499999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.08m, Wind 20.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 6.0937/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Saba 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: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.08m (4.7s), Wind: 20.1 m/s
Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.08m (4.7s), Wind: 20.4 m/s
Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.14m, Wind: 19.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Saba Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Saba
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 Saba
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Saba
Ideal Conditions for Saba
Water Temp
21.2°C / 70.2°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Saba
Saba shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.2°C) and December the coldest (17.2°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 21, 2026