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020 Reef

020 Reef is a shore reef in Willemstad with healthy coral and easy entry.

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Shore-entry Caribbean reef with modest depth, good visibility, and a calm, unhurried feel for local dives.

About 020 Reef

020 Reef is a shore-access Caribbean reef in Willemstad with a shallow coral start, a sandy transition, and a larger reef plateau or wall farther out. It suits unhurried shore dives and cleanup sessions, with healthy coral, strong small-fish life, and enough structure to make careful buoyancy and route planning worthwhile.

Research + Early Community Signal At 020 Reef

Conservative research baseline blended with 1 dive by 1 diver.

VisibilityVisibility: 16m
AccessSimple entry
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery quiet
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge

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020 Reef Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

5m - 36m

Depth Note

The reef begins shallow and continues into a sandy transition before reaching a larger plateau or wall system around 36 m.

Best Season

Year-round, with the calmest water typically in the dry season.

Typical Conditions

Shore dive with clear tropical water, healthy coral, and a shallow start that opens into a sand-and-reef profile.

Safety & Access At 020 Reef

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

Boat traffic

Safety Notes

Use an SMB if you shore dive, keep an eye on passing boats, and stay close to your chosen route when the outer reef opens up.

Access Restrictions

Best when boat traffic is light and the shore entry is calm.

Legal Notes

Follow shoreline entry etiquette and any local SMB requirements.

Local Intel For 020 Reef

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba Diving

A shallow coral start leads to a sandy channel and a larger reef plateau or wall, with small reef life throughout.

Freediving

The shallow start can work for breath-hold sessions, though the site is primarily a scuba shore dive.

Snorkeling

The shallow coral start can work for snorkeling when the sea is calm, but the better action is on scuba.

020 Reef Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at 020 Reef

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Recent Logged Visits At 020 Reef

1 community dive logs and visit reports for this site.

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2/7/2021 at 07:05 AM (America/Cancun)

Scuba Diving
4/5 Overall
Max Depth:17m
Bottom Time:46 min
Water Temp:26°C
Visibility:12m
Conditions
CurrentLight current
Detailed Ratings
AccessSimple entry
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
CrowdedVery quiet
Review

My first clean up dive, not sure if this is a legit entry spot normally since we were there just for clean-up dive. Enjoyed it!

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Dive Spot Log Averages At 020 Reef

Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.

Conditions
Avg. Visibility16m
Avg. Water Temp26°C
Avg. Max Depth17m
Activity
Avg. Bottom Time46 min
Total Logs1
Unique Divers1
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020 Reef Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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020 Reef Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

Shore-access Otrabanda reef-cluster guide with Water Factory access and reef-plateau context.

Community dive-site page with access, visibility, current, and depth guidance for the reef cluster.

www.scubacao.com · Directory

Fisherman's Wharf / Water Factory listing with shallow reef, wall, and fish-life details.

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