Southwest Corner

Bonaire, Bonaire

Depth

40m

Visibility

15m - 45m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Southwest Corner

Bonaire, Bonaire

Depth

40m

Visibility

15m - 45m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Southwest Corner

Southwest Corner lies on the very south-western tip of Klein Bonaire and it is also the furthest point on Klein Bonaire to reach by boat. It takes about twenty five minutes to reach this site. Iin the shallows there are formations of stag horn coral, fans and gorgonians. Soft corals stand taller than 1.8 meter, and mountainous star coral formations stand 3 meter tall. Descent on the wall begins at about 12 meter and is beautiful with its large formations of star coral and continues down to about 40 meter.

Southwest Corner Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wall, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

40m

Visibility Range

15m – 45m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 28%

O₂

CNS Load (20 min)

13% at 38m / 29%

O₂

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Marine Life

Black Durgeons
Fans
Gorgonians
None
Orange Sponge
Staghorn Coral
Tube Sponge
Vase Sponges
Yellow Tail Snappers

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Dive Site Hazards

Unstable Visual Ascents — Relying on wall visuals can destabilise ascents.
Gradual Depth Creep — Lack of visual bottom reference can cause unnoticed descent.
Unsignalled Downcurrents — Downcurrents can form without visible indicators.

Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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