Playa Lagun
Westpunt · Curaçao
A narrow cove on Curaçao's northwest coast where calm, sheltered water and a gradual sandy slope create ideal conditions for macro and shore diving. Seahorses — both longsnout and lined — are resident in the sea grass and rubble patches at 6 to 12 m. Flying gurnard walk the sandy bottom on pectoral fin spines, displaying electric-blue spotted wings when threatened. The cove walls are draped in colorful sponge communities including rope sponges, azure vase sponges, and encrusting pink sponge. A turtle cleaning station sits at 15 m on the eastern wall where hawksbill turtles queue for cleaner wrasse.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 25 m
Open water and up
Current
Variable
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
15 to 25 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
25 to 29°C
Tropical wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
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