

Best for intermediate divers, 3-45m, shore entry, mild current.
Boka Slagbaai North, located within Washington Slagbaai National Park, features a combination of natural and artificial reef structures. Divers can explore depths ranging from 3 to 45 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. The site is accessible via a shore entry, though the surf and shore break require caution. Divers should wear thick booties to navigate the sharp rocks and coral at the waterline. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 metres with mild currents. Marine life includes common sightings of wrasses, stoplight parrotfish, blue tang, and queen parrotfish, alongside less frequent encounters with French angelfish, lettuce sea slugs, and Spanish hogfish.
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The park closes every Monday and has strict opening hours from 8:00 to 17:00, so your last dive should start around 15:00 at the latest.
Located in Washington Slagbaai National Park. Drive north from Kralendijk to Rincon, then follow signs to the park. Boca Slagbaai is about 20 minutes from the park entrance over unpaved roads.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-45m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
26-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Divers frequently encounter wrasses, stoplight parrotfish, blue tang, and queen parrotfish. Less common sightings include French angelfish, lettuce sea slugs, Spanish hogfish, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, and Pacific trumpetfish.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the challenging shore entry involving surf and sharp coral.
The site offers a depth range of 3 to 45 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a shore dive. Divers should time their entry between sets during the shore break.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow sections of the reef are accessible, though the shore entry conditions should be considered.
Diving at Boka Slagbaai North in Rincon requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Boka Slagbaai North in Rincon. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Boka Slagbaai North in Rincon are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Boka Slagbaai North in Rincon should be aware of sharks, lionfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Boka Slagbaai North in Rincon typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Boka Slagbaai North in Rincon typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.