Diving in Diani Beach & South Coast

Explore 32 dive sites in Diani Beach & South Coast, Kenya. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Diani Beach & South Coast

The warmest water temperatures in Diani Beach & South Coast occur in January, averaging 28.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 28.1°C (air: 27.7°C)
  • February: 28.1°C (air: 28.2°C)
  • March: 28.1°C (air: 28.1°C)
  • April: 28.1°C (air: 26.7°C)
  • May: 28.1°C (air: 26.2°C)
  • June: 28.1°C (air: 25.3°C)
  • July: 28.1°C (air: 24.4°C)
  • August: 28.1°C (air: 24.5°C)
  • September: 28.1°C (air: 25.2°C)
  • October: 28.1°C (air: 26.2°C)
  • November: 28.1°C (air: 26.7°C)
  • December: 28.1°C (air: 27.2°C)

Marine Life in Diani Beach & South Coast

Home to 446 recorded species including 284 reef fish, 96 hard corals, 27 seagrass & algae, 7 sea snails & nudibranchs, 7 sea cucumbers, 5 crabs & lobsters.

Dive Site Difficulty in Diani Beach & South Coast

Diani Beach & South Coast has 1 beginner, 1 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Diani Beach & South Coast

Based on average water temperature of 28.1°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Diani Beach & South Coast

  • Kisite - Marine National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Malindi - Marine National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Diani Chale Marine - Marine National Reserve (IUCN Category VI)
  • Mombasa - Marine National Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Mombasa - Marine National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Mpunguti - Marine National Reserve (IUCN Category VI)
  • Watamu - Marine National Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Malindi - Marine National Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Malindi-Watamu - UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
  • Wasini - Locally Managed Marine Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Diani Beach & South Coast - Nearest Airports

  • Moi International Airport (MBA), Mombasa - 26 km away, approx 44 min travel time
  • Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), Zanzibar - 221 km away, approx 256 min travel time
  • Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), Dar es Salaam - 293 km away, approx 334 min travel time

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