Aruba
Arashi Reef
About this Dive Site
Description
Arashi Reef, a vibrant and shallow dive site on Aruba's west coast, is an ideal playground for beginners and snorkelers. Its maximum depth of 12 meters reveals a captivating landscape of coral formations, sheltering a kaleidoscope of marine life including parrotfish, angelfish, and graceful stingrays.
Best Time to Dive
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| 28°C | 28°C | 29°C | 29°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 29°C | 28°C |
Peak Season
March, April, December, January, February, May, June, October, November
Jan
Calm waters, excellent visibility. Ideal for beginners and macro photography.
Feb
Consistent calm conditions and high visibility. Good for spotting seahorses and nudibranchs.
Mar
Peak visibility, very calm seas. Perfect for all levels of divers.
Apr
Conditions remain exceptional. Abundant reef fish and vibrant coral.
More monthly highlights
May
Warmer water, still very good visibility. Potential for dolphin sightings near the surface.
Jun
Consistent warm water and good visibility. Relaxed diving conditions.
Jul
Slightly reduced visibility due to plankton, but still enjoyable. Calm seas.
Aug
Warm water and generally calm conditions. Good for spotting smaller reef inhabitants.
Sep
Rainy season begins, visibility can be affected. Seas remain relatively calm.
Oct
Visibility improves as rainy season tapers. Good for exploring shallow reefs.
Nov
Conditions are excellent for relaxed diving. Abundant marine life.
Dec
Start of the prime diving season. Very calm seas and excellent visibility.
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