Aruba

West Punt

West Punt is a coastal locale on the island of Aruba, serving mainly as a gateway point rather than a standalone diving city. The area provides access to local shore dives and easy boat trips to nearby Caribbean reefs and wrecks; the island hosts a handful of dive centers that offer courses, equipment rental, and guided dives. Water is typically warm year-round with calm to moderate sea conditions, clear visibility, and a variety of reef life typical of Caribbean shallow dives. For divers visiting Aruba, West Punt can function as a practical base for day trips to nearby dive sites or training sessions with local centers.

Essential information for traveling in Aruba

About Aruba

Sea
Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean
Timezone
America/Aruba
Languages
NL
Demonym
Aruban
Phone prefix
+297

Practicalities

Currency
AWG
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
AUA CUR SXM

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around West Punt

Nearby Dive Sites (20)

Nearby Dive Centers (3)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around West Punt

The best time to dive in West Punt

The best months to dive in West Punt are from September. Temperatures are confortable (30°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
27 °C 27 °C 5/10
02 - Feb.
27 °C 26 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
27 °C 26 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
28 °C 27 °C 5/10
05 - May
28 °C 28 °C 5/10
06 - Jun.
28 °C 26 °C 4/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 27 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
29 °C 28 °C 5/10
09 - Sept.
30 °C 29 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
30 °C 29 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
29 °C 28 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
27 °C 27 °C 5/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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