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Water Factory / Fisherman’s Wharf

Discover the stunning and thriving shallow coral reef that lies in front of the historic water factory. This dive site boasts a diverse array of hard corals, large barrel sponges, and vibrant orange elephant ear sponges. As you explore further, you'll encounter a gentle, gradual wall at the end of the reef.

Immerse yourself in a vibrant underwater world teeming with marine life. Keep an eye out for fascinating creatures like porcupine fish, barracuda, spotted drum, and angel fish. You may even spot a camouflaged lionfish hiding in the crevices along the wall.

With impressive visibility of 23 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, this site offers an ideal diving experience for divers of all levels, including beginners. Located in the Netherlands, specifically at John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Zakitó, Otrobanda, Willemstad, Curacao, 0000NA, this dive site promises unforgettable underwater adventures.

Plan your next diving excursion to this incredible dive site and prepare to be amazed by the beauty and biodiversity that awaits beneath the surface. Explore the depths of the Netherlands and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Diving Conditions Score for Water Factory / Fisherman’s Wharf

6.6
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Water Factory / Fisherman’s Wharf

Depth

19m

Visibility

23m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Water Factory / Fisherman’s Wharf

Wave Height

1.58m

Wind Speed

32.9 m/s

Water Temp

26.8°C

Visibility

34.68km

Cloud Cover

29%

Wave Period

4.95s

Air Temperature

30.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Water Factory / Fisherman’s Wharf
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Dive Score Chart for Water Factory / Fisherman’s Wharf

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.2586/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.24m, Wind 26 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.000566666666667/10.

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

Sunrise at Water Factory / Fisherman’s Wharf: 06:00
Sunset at Water Factory / Fisherman’s Wharf: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Water Factory / Fisherman’s Wharf 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
6:00

Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.24m (4.7s), Wind: 26 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.06m, Wind: 25.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Water Factory / Fisherman’s Wharf
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Water Factory / Fisherman’s Wharf

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 Water Factory / Fisherman’s Wharf

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 Water Factory / Fisherman’s Wharf

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

Ideal Conditions for Water Factory / Fisherman’s Wharf

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 Water Factory / Fisherman’s Wharf

Water Factory / Fisherman’s Wharf 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 22, 2026

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