8-18m
    Diani Beach & South Coast, Kenya
    Diani Chale Marine

    Chale

    Best months: Jan–Dec

    Protected Area

    Diani Chale Marine

    Why dive here

    With 408+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, humpback whales and octopuses - Chale offers some of Diani Beach & South Coast's richest reef diving. Water sits around 28°C.

    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Giant Moray Eels, Humpback Whales and Octopuses · 408+ species recorded
    Water28°C · warmest January, February, March
    CharacterReef dive · max 8-18m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Ginger Steps has a funny name, but there’s nothing funny about the wall itself. This site is a personal favourite for a leisurely second dive, especially if the current isn’t too feisty. The "steps" are these distinct coral formations that drop down to around 19 meters, creating ledges and overhangs we love to poke around in. You'll spot Rosy Blennies peeking from every crevice, and the parrotfish here seem particularly bold, often letting you get quite close before they fin away. We’ve found huge schools of Yellow Jacks swirling in the blue, and sometimes a curious Horse-eye Jack or two will cruise by the drop-off. Keep an eye on those mushroom-shaped coral structures for lobsters – they’re masters of camouflage, but a patient search usually pays off. It’s a site that rewards slow, deliberate diving, ideal for photographers or anyone who just wants to soak it all in.

    Typical Chale Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m8m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today06:2518:2512h 0m daylightGolden hour 17:57

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Chale

    Chale Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Chale, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (-4.52, 39.48) (0km away)

    August Averages

    Sea Temperature

    28.05°C

    82°F

    Air Temperature

    24.52°C

    76°F

    Wind Speed

    5.93 m/s

    11.5 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1016.3 hPa

    Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC

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