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Dive Spot Guide•
Arashi Reef
Shallow leeward reef with clear water and airplane remains.
A calm, beginner-friendly reef profile near Arashi Beach, best for easy scuba and snorkel sessions when you want visibility, shallow depth, and mixed reef-and-wreck scenery.
About Arashi Reef
Arashi Reef is one of Aruba's easiest northwestern reef dives, combining shallow coral heads, very clear leeward water, and scattered airplane remains that add variety without turning the site into a full wreck penetration dive. The area is popular with divers and snorkelers looking for a relaxed profile, and the reef regularly rewards patient visitors with turtles, reef fish, and easy photo-friendly terrain.
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Research Estimate At Arashi Reef
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessDifficult access
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentNo current
Where Is Arashi Reef?
Community sourced coordinates.
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Arashi Reef Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 13m
Depth Note
Maximum depth reported as 13 m.
Best Season
Year-round, especially on settled leeward mornings when Aruba's northwest side stays calm and clear.
Typical Conditions
Calm water with good visibility.
Safety & Access At Arashi Reef
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Calm waters and good visibility are described, supporting suitability across experience levels.
Access Restrictions
Arashi Reef is easy to visit with local operator support, but surface traffic around the Arashi coastline still makes guided planning the safer default for dives.
Legal Notes
Reviewed public references did not surface a special permit for Arashi Reef. Respect public-beach access rules, avoid touching coral or wreck fragments, and use proper surface signaling.
Local Intel For Arashi Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow dive (to about 13 m) with calm water and good visibility, suitable for all levels.
Freediving
Arashi Reef can suit confident freedivers because the reef stays shallow and clear, but the best sessions still depend on calm surface traffic and good line discipline.
Snorkeling
Arashi Reef is also a strong snorkel option because the shallow reef and parts of the airplane scatter can be seen on calm, clear days near the beach side of the site.
Wildlife at Arashi Reef
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Arashi Reef
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Arashi Reef
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
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