Playa Largu

Curacao, Curacao

Depth

40m

Visibility

18m - 53m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Playa Largu

Curacao, Curacao

Depth

40m

Visibility

18m - 53m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Playa Largu

This dive site can be found on the private grounds of San Juan along with three other sites: Playa Mansalina, Big Sponge, and Boka Grandi. There are no facilities here so don't forget your water and snacks. You will have to pay a small fee, but you have access to all the beaches and dive sites beyond. The quiet beaches are a great place to relax. It is usually deserted during the week. The dirt roads and seaside trails running along the cliffs are worth exploring by jeep, bike, or on foot. Playa Largu (Long Beach) is the southernmost dive site. Follow the small signs alongside the dirt road. You can park close to the water. There is coral rubble on the beach. The entry is quite rocky, so beware of shallow coral heads. Current and waves are generally light to moderate. If the weather permits, the shallow areas offer good snorkelling. To reach the drop-off, swim about fifty meter straight out. It starts at 7 meter and dropps below 40 meter where it hits a sandy plateau. Directions: Head west past Cas Abou. Look for the red and white painted rock and the small sign for San Juan on your left. If you get to Soto, you've gone too far! Follow this road to the ruins of an old land house

Playa Largu Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Drop Off, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

40m

Visibility Range

18m – 53m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 28%

O₂

CNS Load (20 min)

13% at 38m / 29%

O₂

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Marine Life

Alcyonacea
Barracuda
Brain Coral
Damselfish
Eagle Rays
Elkhorn Coral
Parrotfish
Pencil Coral
Porcupinefish
Sting Rays
Turtles
Various

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Dive Site Hazards

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.

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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