

Best for beginner divers, 9-36m, shore entry, mild current.
Playa Forti in Westpunt, Curacao, offers a shore-accessible dive featuring a shallow reef that transitions into a wall and drop-off. The site reaches depths between 9 and 36 metres, with an average of 15 metres. Visibility typically ranges from 20 to 30 metres, providing clear views of the topography. Divers may encounter species including Blue Tang, various wrasses, French Angelfish, Spotted Scorpionfish, and Flamingo Tongue. The current is generally mild, though the shore entry requires navigating a surf break. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a cafe, and a dive shop. Due to active boat traffic, divers should deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending.
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The shore entry involves a surf and shore break, so time your entry and exit between sets and protect your hands from sharp coral and rocks on the way in. Boat traffic is active in the area, so deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending.
Park in the lot at the top of the cliffs, then descend the stairs to the water edge. Swim straight out to the drop-off, about 150 yards from shore.
Recorded at this site
Depth
9-36m
Visibility
20-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers regularly encounter Blue Tang and various wrasses. Other species recorded at the site include French Angelfish, Spotted Scorpionfish, Pacific Trumpetfish, Conger Eel, Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer, Flamingo Tongue, Smooth Trunkfish, Porcupinefish, Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish, Snake Eel, Peacock Flounder, and Honeycomb Cowfish.
Yes, Playa Forti is suitable for beginners, though the shore entry requires caution due to the surf and shore break.
The site ranges from 9 to 36 metres deep, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a shore dive. Divers should time their entry and exit between surf sets and protect their hands from sharp coral and rocks.
The primary hazards include active boat traffic, which necessitates the use of a surface marker buoy, and sharp coral near the shore entry point.
Diving at Playa Forti in Westpunt requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Playa Forti in Westpunt. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Playa Forti in Westpunt typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Playa Forti in Westpunt typically ranges from 20 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.