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Dive Spot Guide•
Tolo (13)
Shallow Bonaire shore dive with a coral beach and strong reef life.
Easy Bonaire shore entry with a shallow bay, a coral beach, and a reef that gets busier with fish and larger visitors as you move toward the drop-off.
About Tolo (13)
Ol' Blue, also known as Tolo, is a shallow Bonaire shore dive with a coral-beach entry and bright blue water that also works for non-divers. The reef starts easy in the bay, then builds into fan corals, hard and soft coral, and a richer drop-off with tarpon, turtles, parrotfish, and other reef life. It is a relaxed place to read the reef, plan a simple shore route, and enjoy the site before the water gets busier farther out.
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Research Estimate At Tolo (13)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Tolo (13)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Tolo (13) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 40m
Depth Note
The reef starts around the shallow plateau and runs down to about forty meters on the deeper side.
Best Season
Year-round, with the calmest entries on lighter-wind days.
Typical Conditions
Usually mild current and an easy shore entry, with better comfort when wind and surf are low.
Safety & Access At Tolo (13)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Sharp coralWaves
Safety Notes
Use boots for the entry and keep an eye on the return path if the wind rises or current shifts.
Access Restrictions
Wear sturdy boots or thick-soled footwear for the coral-rubble entry and plan around waves or chop on rougher days.
Legal Notes
A Bonaire nature fee is required for diving, and standard marine-park rules apply at the site.
Local Intel For Tolo (13)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The shallow plateau suits beginners, while the drop-off gives certified divers more structure to explore.
Freediving
Freediving works best in the shallow bay on calm days, but the rocky entry and changing surface conditions make timing important.
Snorkeling
The best snorkeling is usually on the right side of the entrance, where the shallow reef runs over corals and sand and the return is easiest in calm conditions.
Wildlife at Tolo (13)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Tolo (13)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Tolo (13)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
