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Front Porch shore dive with wrecks and rich life.
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Front Porch on Bonaire is a shore-access dive site near Eden Beach with broad sand terraces, coral restoration structures, and a tugboat wreck that turns the site into a mixed easy-to-advanced profile. The shallow reef edge makes it friendly for check dives and relaxed exploration, while the deeper wreck and reef slope add a more serious second half for experienced divers.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 40m
Depth Note
Gradual sand terraces lead to a tugboat wreck and deeper reef edge.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Leeward Bonaire reef with sand terraces, coral restoration structures, clear water, and a mix of shallow and deep reef profiles.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Watch your buoyancy around the wreck, debris, and coral-restoration structures, and keep an eye on current and passing boats on the outer edge.
Access Restrictions
Bonaire Nature Tag required; shore access is from Eden Beach / Den Laman, and parking is limited on busy days.
Legal Notes
Respect Bonaire Marine Park rules and coral restoration work around the site; the Nature Tag is required for diving.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba divers can explore metal debris structures and a 10 m tugboat wreck at about 28 m.
Freediving
Freediving is only practical in the shallow sand terraces; the site is mainly a scuba and snorkel dive with a deep wreck edge.
Snorkeling
The shallow terraces and easy entry make snorkeling possible on calm days, but the wreck edge is for divers.
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Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
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Research Sources
Local dive-site guide with depth, visibility, current, and access details.
Local info page with shore access and depth range.
Independent dive-site page with marine life, warnings, and site stats.
Dive-center page covering shore/boat access, marine life, and the tugboat wreck.
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