Tugboat Beach

Curaçaowreck12 m maxbeginner

Conditions & tides

Tugboat BeachCuraçao

Good · 5/5

Approximate area — exact dive location unconfirmed; conditions reflect the general vicinity

Good5/5

Calm and diveable right now — best window today 8 AM–6 PM.

Wind5 kn SE

Current~0.3 kn NE · model

Swell

0.2 m · 6s · NNE

Water

30 °C

Max depth

12 m

Conditions through the day

7 AM7 PM

Calmest current near slack — 20.30 local

Sunrise 06.30 · Sunset 18.08 local

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Tide · local

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On-face swell 0.0 m — the component of the swell aimed at this site’s exposed face. Current is a regional model value (Copernicus, ~9 km grid) — a guide to the area, not a precise reef measurement. Imagery © Esri · not depth or visibility.

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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.

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About this site

Tugboat Beach is a shore dive in Curaçao, entered straight from the beach with a small swim over a sandy plateau to the reef. The main attraction is the sunken tugboat, 9 metres long on a shallow sandy bottom, which suits both divers and snorkelers. Peek inside to find trunkfish, sergeant majors and small schools of French grunts.

The reef starts with a steep slope down to another plateau at around 12 metres, with mooring pillars to explore. Experienced divers can explore under the pier when no ships are present. Past the wreck the reef becomes an impressive wall where you can look out for lionfish and angelfish. The water is 26 to 28°C all year and the site is protected.

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