

Best for intermediate divers, 10-36m, boat entry, mild current.
Small Wall is a defined wall dive located off the south coast of Willemstad, Curacao. The site features a drop-off starting at 10 metres and extending to 36 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 20 to 30 metres. The wall face hosts various species, including wrasses, smooth trunkfish, Pacific trumpetfish, blue tang, stoplight parrotfish, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, foureye butterfly fish, groupers, and striped parrotfish. Spotted scorpionfish, fairy basslets, queen angelfish, French angelfish, and chain moray are also present. Access is by boat only, and divers should remain vigilant for boat traffic near the surface.
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Because this is a boat-access-only site, confirm current traffic patterns with your dive operator before heading up, and deploy a surface marker buoy early during your ascent. Visibility and light are at their best mid-morning when the sun angle illuminates the wall face directly.
This is a boat diving site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-36m
Visibility
20-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Divers frequently encounter wrasses, smooth trunkfish, Pacific trumpetfish, blue tang, stoplight parrotfish, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, foureye butterfly fish, groupers, and striped parrotfish. Less common sightings include spotted scorpionfish, fairy basslets, queen angelfish, French angelfish, and chain moray.
No, Small Wall is rated for intermediate divers due to the wall topography and depth requirements.
The wall drops from 10 metres down to 36 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Small Wall is a boat-access-only site.
Small Wall is primarily a dive site designed for wall exploration at depths between 10 and 36 metres.
Diving at Small Wall in Willemstad requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Small Wall in Willemstad. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Small Wall in Willemstad typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Small Wall in Willemstad typically ranges from 20 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.