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Oswaldo's Drop-off

Oswaldo's Drop-off

Curacao, Curacao

Depth
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40m

Visibility
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18m - 53m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

Oswaldo's Drop-off

Curacao, Curacao

Oswaldo's Drop-off
Depth
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40m

Visibility
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18m - 53m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner


About Oswaldo's Drop-off

This is an easy shore dive, suitable for all levels of divers and snorkelers. You will have to pay a small fee to gain access at the Superclub Breezes' house reef. There you will find an onsite dive shop, bathrooms, showers, restaurant, shade, and chairs available. From the neighbouring public beach of Marie Pompoen the site can also be accessed for free. The current is usually mild, and the surface can get a bit choppy. To reach the drop-off swim straight out past the artificial breakwater over the shallow. The shallow area is great for snorkelling and novice divers. The reef wall starts in 6 meter of water, dropping to a depth of 40 meter. Both directions are good; just start your dive into the current. The Car Pile can be accessed from the same location, so those with deep diving experience might want to consider making this a two tank outing. Just remember to keep a close eye on your bottom time.

Oswaldo's Drop-off Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wall, Deep, Reef, Drop Off

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

40m

Visibility Range

18m 53m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 28%

O2

13% at 38m / 29%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Angelfish
  • Butterflyfish
  • Cornetfish
  • Cowfish
  • Finger Coral
  • Parrotfish
  • Snappers
  • Sponges
  • Squirrelfish
  • Stony Corals
  • Wire Coral
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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.

  • Gradual Narcosis Onset — Narcosis may develop slowly, making self-assessment unreliable.

  • Task Fixation at Depth — Cognitive narrowing at depth can reduce awareness of time and ascent rate.

  • Increased Gas Density Breathing Load — Higher gas density at depth increases work of breathing.

  • 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.

  • Edge-Accelerated Currents — Currents often strengthen along drop-off edges.

  • Depth Perception Distortion — Visual contrast can distort perceived depth.

  • Terrain-Induced Descent — Divers may unintentionally follow terrain downward.

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