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Official tourism overview of Statia marine park rules, visibility, and crowd context.
Local operator required
Moorings and site logistics are best arranged through Statia dive centers.
Boat-access reef on Sint Eustatius with easy terrain, marine-park logistics, and a relaxed pace for macro hunting.
About The Humps
The Humps is a compact Statia reef made of coral-covered volcanic mounds and basalt boulders set in sand. It is a relaxed boat dive with easy terrain, strong macro interest, and enough structure to reward a slow, careful look across the reef top and edges.
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Research Estimate At The Humps
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 28m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery quiet
CurrentLight current
Where Is The Humps?
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Community sourced coordinates.
The Humps Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
13m - 16m
Depth Note
Official guides place The Humps around 13-16 m / 43-52 ft, with only a few feet of vertical relief across the mounds.
Best Season
Year-round, with especially comfortable conditions on settled Statia days.
Typical Conditions
Shallow coral mounds over sand, clear water, mild current, and low boat traffic in a protected marine park.
Safety & Access At The Humps
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Surge
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy steady over the shallow mounds and leave a little margin if wind or swell adds wash on the top.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; best handled through a local Statia dive center or resort boat.
Legal Notes
Follow Statia Marine Park rules, including mooring use and no anchoring.
Local Intel For The Humps
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Relaxed guided reef dive for open-water divers and above; good for photographers and macro hunting.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site.
Wildlife at The Humps
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At The Humps
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At The Humps
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility28m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
