Diani Beach & South Coast, Kenya
    Diani Chale Marine

    Galu

    Best months: Jun–Oct

    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 - Galu offers some of Diani Beach & South Coast's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest March, April, December.

    Best timeJun–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Giant Moray Eels, Humpback Whales and Octopuses · 408+ species recorded
    Water26-30°C · warmest March, April, December
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Galu is one of our go-to spots in Diani for a relaxed, easy dive. It’s got that classic Indian Ocean feel, with sandy patches breaking up the coral bommies, and the depth usually hangs around 12-15m, making it perfect for a long, unhurried bottom time. We love drifting along here, keeping an eye out for the resident green turtles – they’re surprisingly unfazed by divers. What really stands out for us at Galu, especially when the light is good, are the schools of Blackspot Surgeonfish, often weaving through the coral, and the flashes of Longfin Bannerfish against the blue. You’ll also find plenty of those smaller reef fish tucked into the crevices, like the Black-back Butterflyfish. Conditions here are generally mild, so it’s a great site if you're looking for an uncomplicated dive where you can just soak it all in. We often recommend it for photographers who want to take their time setting up a shot, or for anyone who just wants to glide and observe.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Galu

    Galu Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Galu, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-4.27, 39.61) (1km away)

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    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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