5-20m
    Beginner
    Diani Beach & South Coast, Kenya
    Kisite

    Kisite Marine Park

    Best months: Jun–Oct

    Protected Area

    Kisite

    Why dive here

    With 408+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, humpback whales and octopuses - Kisite Marine Park 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 · max 5-20m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Kisite Marine Park is one of those places that genuinely delivers. We love drifting through the park, especially on a sunny morning, when the light penetrates the shallows and illuminates the soft corals. It's a gentle dive, topping out at 20 metres, perfect for newer divers or anyone looking for a relaxed exploration. Keep an eye out for the resident pod of dolphins; we’ve often seen them playing just outside the park boundaries. What really sets Kisite apart, though, are the small details. You can spend an entire dive just in a small section, spotting an African eel blenny poking its head from the sand or a Ghost pipefish swaying gently in the current. The reef has a lovely structure, not too dramatic, but with plenty of nooks for Leopard Hinds and Estuary Cod. We’d suggest going early in the morning for the calmest conditions and the best chance of spotting a Bumphead Parrotfish grazing in the distance. It's a place that rewards patience and a keen eye.

    Typical Kisite Marine Park Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m 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.

    Today06:0418:1612h 11m daylightGolden hour 17:48

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kisite Marine Park

    Kisite Marine Park Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Kisite Marine Park, 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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