Snake Bay
This dive site is conveniently located on the right-hand side of the pier, directly beneath the car park. It offers an easy entrance into the water. The site features a sandy bottom with a beautiful coral reef that starts at a depth of 5 m / 15 ft and a drop off at 10 m / 30 ft. As you descend further, at 35 m / 115 ft, the reef transitions back into a sandy bottom.
Divers of all levels, particularly beginners, will enjoy exploring this site. It is home to a variety of marine life, including vibrant schools of snappers, creole wrasse, and Chromis. If you're lucky, you may also encounter fascinating creatures such as scorpionfish, stingrays, and octopus.
With visibility reaching up to 24m and a maximum depth of 19m, this dive site in the waters of the Netherlands offers an excellent underwater experience. Its close proximity to Waterside Apartments, 57a, Redaweg, Boca Sint Michiel, Curacao, Netherlands makes it easily accessible for divers seeking an adventure in this picturesque location.
Divers of all levels, particularly beginners, will enjoy exploring this site. It is home to a variety of marine life, including vibrant schools of snappers, creole wrasse, and Chromis. If you're lucky, you may also encounter fascinating creatures such as scorpionfish, stingrays, and octopus.
With visibility reaching up to 24m and a maximum depth of 19m, this dive site in the waters of the Netherlands offers an excellent underwater experience. Its close proximity to Waterside Apartments, 57a, Redaweg, Boca Sint Michiel, Curacao, Netherlands makes it easily accessible for divers seeking an adventure in this picturesque location.
Diving Conditions Score for Snake Bay
6.6
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Snake Bay
Depth
19m
Visibility
24m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Snake Bay
Wave Height
1.3m
Wind Speed
28 m/s
Water Temp
27°C
Visibility
34.84km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
4.55s
Air Temperature
30.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Snake Bay
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Dive Score Chart for Snake Bay
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.18m, Wind 26.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.0182/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Snake Bay: 06:00
Sunset at Snake Bay: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Snake Bay 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
6:00Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.18m (4.4s), Wind: 26.5 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.02m, Wind: 26.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Snake BayAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Snake Bay
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 Snake Bay
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 Snake Bay
January
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.4
March
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for Snake Bay
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
September
Visibility
11.4m / 37.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.2m / 7.2ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Snake Bay
Snake Bay shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.8°C) and December the coldest (22.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 2.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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). May is usually the driest month with 0.7mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, 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 28, 2026
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