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Margate Bay (55)
Shore-access Bonaire reef with black margates and calm snorkeling.
Yellow-marker shore entry on Bonaire's southwest coast, with roadside parking and a shallow-to-deeper reef profile.
About Margate Bay (55)
Shore-access Bonaire reef with a broad sandy start, a shallow plateau for snorkelers, and richer coral and fish life as you move toward the drop-off. The route is straightforward on calm days thanks to yellow marker entry and nearby roadside parking, but wind and surf can make the walk-in less comfortable. Expect black margates, eagle rays, turtles, and schools of reef fish when the water is settled.
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Research Estimate At Margate Bay (55)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Margate Bay (55)?
Community sourced coordinates.
Margate Bay (55) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 37m
Depth Note
The site spans from the shallow entry zone down to about 37 m, with richest life between 8 and 20 m.
Best Season
Year-round; December to April is usually the most stable.
Typical Conditions
Sandy entry, shallow plateau, and a reef edge that deepens into a wall. Wind is the main reason the surface changes quickly.
Safety & Access At Margate Bay (55)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Sharp coralWaves
Safety Notes
Water shoes help on the walk-in and rough coral bottom; keep an eye on surface chop and give kitesurfers space.
Access Restrictions
Use calm conditions and follow the marked entry; the annual STINAPA nature fee and marine-park rules apply.
Legal Notes
Bonaire Marine Park rules apply, including the annual STINAPA nature fee and no-contact coral protection.
Local Intel For Margate Bay (55)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good shore dive with a gentle start, a shallow plateau for warm-up, and richer reef life farther out.
Freediving
Freediving works on the shallow plateau in calm water, but the deeper reef is better left to scuba.
Snorkeling
One of Bonaire's better snorkel-friendly sites on calm days, with the shallow plateau and reef edge doing most of the work.
Wildlife at Margate Bay (55)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Margate Bay (55)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Margate Bay (55)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
