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Saba

The dive site is conveniently located just a short ten-minute boat ride east of Mambo Beach in the beautiful waters of Curacao, Netherlands. As you descend into the water, you'll be greeted by the Saba wreck resting at a depth of 15ft/5m. The dive site features a variety of underwater landscapes, ranging from sandy areas to vibrant soft corals and majestic hard corals. Along the drop-off, which runs parallel to the stunning coastline, you'll discover an abundance of hard coral formations.

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

7.1
Good

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

beginner

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Saba
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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.

Sunrise at Saba : 06:00
Sunset at Saba : 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
12:00

Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.08m (4.7s), Wind: 20.1 m/s

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Safest Overall
11:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.08m (4.7s), Wind: 20.4 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.14m, Wind: 19.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Saba
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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

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Saba

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Saba

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

21.2°C / 70.2°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026

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