Tropical Diving & Watersports - Diani Beach & South Coast
Tropical Diving & Watersports operates out of Diani, offering PADI courses and guided dives along the South Coast. We've found their local knowledge comes in handy for navigating the currents and finding the more elusive critters tucked into the reef. It's a solid choice for divers looking for a straightforward, no-frills operation focused on getting you wet and showing you the local spots around Diani. They do a good job catering to those keen on knocking out a few certifications while on holiday, from open water up to more advanced specialties.
- Location
- Diani Beach & South Coast, Kenya, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- -3.974270, 39.748870
- Phone
- +254 729 887170
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.tropicaldivingkenya.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI Resort [padi:29349]
- Address
- Bamburi Beach Hotel, Malindi Road, Mombasa, 80118, Kenya
Dive Sites Near Tropical Diving & Watersports
Tropical Diving & Watersports provides access to 15 dive sites in Diani Beach & South Coast.
- AGIA MARINA - 18m (wreck)
- ALPHA COMMANDER - 25m (wreck)
- Chale (reef)
- DERNA - 6m (wreck)
- Dzinani (wreck)
- FATIH MUBARAK - 0m (wreck)
- Galu (reef)
- GLOBE STAR - 2m (wreck)
- HIGHLAND LASSIE - 20m (wreck)
- HMS HILDASAY - 5m (wreck)
- HMS SHAPINSAY OR HILDASAY - 0m (wreck)
- Igloo (wreck)
- Jadini (cave)
- Kinondo (wreck)
- Kisima Mungu (Nomads) (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Diani Beach & South Coast
- ABDU Scuba Divers
- Calico Jacks Diani - ["PADI"]
- Diving and Watersports Center
- Diving Center
- Diving The Crab
- Ocean Tribe - SSI, PADI
- Papamanyota Diving Center Kenya - ["PADI"]
- ReefoDivers Diani - ["PADI"]
- The Scuba Duka - SSI, PADI
- Yellow Fins Dive Center - ["PADI"]
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.
Notable Marine Life
- Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
- Marbled Parrotfish (Leptoscarus vaigiensis) - Reef Fish
- Cigar wrasse (Cheilio inermis) - Reef Fish
- Hooded oyster (Saccostrea cuccullata) - Clams & Mussels
- Spangled emperor (Lethrinus nebulosus) - Reef Fish
- Silver-streaked rainbowfish (Stethojulis strigiventer) - Reef Fish
- Crested Sabretooth Blenny (Petroscirtes mitratus) - Reef Fish
- Alligator pipefish (Syngnathoides biaculeatus) - Reef Fish
- thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
- mangrove (Rhizophora mucronata) - Seagrass & Algae
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