Forest

Bonaire

Forest

5–30 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
64Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.1 m
4.9 s
Swell
0.7 m
4.6 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
29.1°C
Wind
21.3 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.0 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
13:00–14:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Challenging
Waves1.1–1.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.1°C
Sun, Oct 18Challenging
Waves0.9–1.1 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.1°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature29.1°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.1°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
04:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
10:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
16:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
22:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
04:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
04:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
Catalog depth5–30 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

Open-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs →

Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Year-round

Peak month

Sep 28.8°

Jan26.8°
Feb26.5°
Mar26.5°
Apr26.8°
May27.3°
Jun27.6°
Jul27.8°
Aug28.4°
Sep28.8°
Oct28.8°
Nov28.5°
Dec27.7°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 25 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

Explore nearby centers on the map

Loading…

Dive Types

reefsalt Waterbeginner Difficulty

Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Yellowhead wrasse
Halichoeres garnoti
DeepLog7
Spinyhead blenny
Acanthemblemaria spinosa
DeepLog6
Creole wrasse
Bodianus parrae
DeepLog5
Redband parrotfish
Sparisoma aurofrenatum
DeepLog4
Sharp nose puffer
Canthigaster rostrata
DeepLog4
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog3
Harlequin serranid
Serranus tigrinus
DeepLog3
Honeycomb cowfish
Acanthostracion polygonium
DeepLog3
Princess parrotfish
Scarus taeniopterus
DeepLog3
Puddingwife
Halichoeres radiatus
DeepLog3
Spanish hogfish
Bodianus rufus
DeepLog3
Switchtail
Neoniphon marianus
DeepLog3
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS →

Photos

Forest photo 2
Forest photo 3
Forest photo 4
Find a dive center