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Tent Reef Deep

This dive site is located at the end of the Tent Reef system and is a deep patch reef in the water. It is often combined with a visit to the Tent Reef dive site. The reef features steep sides and offers a unique diving experience for advanced divers.

Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life at this site. Rare black coral, schools of Yellowtail Snapper, and Creole Wrasse can be found in the deeper parts of the reef, adding to the allure of the dive. The shallower areas of the reef are teeming with colonies of fascinating creatures such as Garden Eels and Stingrays.

During your dive in this beautiful coral garden, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for some fascinating marine species. Look out for Spotted Moray Eels, Web Burrfish, Giant Anemones, and the intriguing creatures that call them home. The visibility at this dive site is excellent, reaching up to 22 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the underwater beauty.

With a maximum depth of 23 meters, this dive site is suitable for experienced divers who are comfortable exploring deeper waters. The location of this dive site is in the Netherlands, specifically near Saba Divers at 9 Bay Front Street, Saint Johns, The Bottom, Saba, Netherlands.

Diving Conditions Score for Tent Reef Deep

7.2
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Tent Reef Deep

Depth

23m

Visibility

22m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Tent Reef Deep

Wave Height

1.22m

Wind Speed

27.6 m/s

Water Temp

28.1°C

Visibility

12.3km

Cloud Cover

85%

Wave Period

5.25s

Air Temperature

27.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tent Reef Deep
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Dive Score Chart for Tent Reef Deep

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.960433333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.26m, Wind 27.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.5835/10.

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

Sunrise at Tent Reef Deep: 06:00
Sunset at Tent Reef Deep: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Tent Reef Deep 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
17:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.26m (5.3s), Wind: 27.1 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.32m, Wind: 27.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Tent Reef Deep
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tent Reef Deep

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 Tent Reef Deep

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.2/10

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

Best Months for Tent Reef Deep

January
Score: 9.3
February
Score: 9.2
December
Score: 9.2

Ideal Conditions for Tent Reef Deep

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.7m / 38.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.7m / 8.9ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Tent Reef Deep

Tent Reef Deep shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.3°C) and January the coldest (21.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.7m 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 0.2mm 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 16, 2026

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