Bonaire dive-site index that lists Small Wall as site 25.
Colorful Bonaire wall dive with calm water and private access.
Colorful Bonaire wall dive with calm water and private access.
Small Wall (25) is a colorful Bonaire wall dive with a compact profile, calm surface water, and private-property limits on shore access. The wall gives photographers an easy, readable subject, and the route stays short enough for slow reef scanning rather than long-distance swimming. It is usually reached from the water, so the access plan matters as much as the dive itself. Small reef life and occasional larger visitors make the site rewarding when you take your time.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 24m
Depth Note
The wall is described as running from about 12 to 24 m and sitting roughly 25 m offshore.
Best Season
Year-round; Bonaire’s calm conditions keep the site workable across seasons.
Typical Conditions
Calm surface water, clear Bonaire visibility, and a short offshore wall that drops quickly from the shallows. The site is better for slow exploration and photography than for a long swim.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Plan water access carefully due to private-property restrictions, and be aware that sharks and rays may be present.
Access Restrictions
Shore access crosses private property and requires permission.
Legal Notes
Treat the site as water-access first unless you have explicit permission to cross the private property on shore.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A wall dive with depths around 12–24 m.
Freediving
Not a strong freedive target because the wall drops away quickly and shore access is restricted.
Snorkeling
A cautious near-surface look is possible from water access, but the wall and cave features sit too deep for casual snorkeling.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Bonaire dive-site index that lists Small Wall as site 25.
Private-property access, calm surface, and wildlife context.
Visibility and boat-dive / underwater-photography framing.
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