WISSMAN (POSSIBLY)
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 - WISSMAN (POSSIBLY) offers some of Diani Beach & South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest March, April, December.
We love the Wissman, even with the ‘possibly’ attached to its name. It’s a proper piece of history, just 9 metres down, making it perfect for a long, relaxed dive. Built in 1890, this old steamship met its end in 1916, and now it’s a skeleton of its former self, draped in soft corals. You can swim through the main cargo holds, imagining the goods it once carried, and peek into the engine room, where the triple-expansion engine still sits. The wreck itself is home to so much life; we’ve seen moray eels peeking out from every crevice and massive schools of snapper swirling around the bow. The visibility here can be superb, especially in the mornings before the wind picks up, giving the whole site a ghostly, ethereal feel. It’s a great spot for photographers, or anyone who enjoys feeling a direct connection to the past on their dive.
Typical WISSMAN (POSSIBLY) 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to WISSMAN (POSSIBLY)
Dive shops near WISSMAN (POSSIBLY)
Papamanyota Diving Center Kenya
Tropical Diving & Watersports
Calico Jacks Diani
ABDU Scuba Divers
ReefoDivers Diani
Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for WISSMAN (POSSIBLY)
WISSMAN (POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for WISSMAN (POSSIBLY), 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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