DERNA
Protected Area
Mombasa
Why dive here
With 408+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, humpback whales and octopuses - DERNA offers some of Diani Beach & South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest March, April, December.
The Derna offers a straightforward wreck dive right off Diani Beach. This old trawler, originally the Dewsland, went down in 1954 and now sits in just 6 metres of water, making it a perfect spot for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed second dive. We’ve found her to be quite broken up after all these years, but the bow and stern sections are still distinct. You’ll weave through the scattered hull plates, spotting moray eels tucked into crevices and schools of snapper moving through the structure. It’s a gentle introduction to wreck diving, with plenty of resident reef fish making the most of the artificial reef.
Typical DERNA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Papamanyota Diving Center Kenya
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for DERNA
DERNA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for DERNA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-4.27, 39.61) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
81°F · Range: 25.3–28.7°C
Air Temperature
26°C
79°F
Wind Speed
5.22 m/s
10.1 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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