Extra Divers Temple Point, Kenia - Watamu & Malindi
Extra Divers Temple Point is a solid pick if you’re staying in the Watamu area and want convenient access to the local sites. We found their setup straightforward, good for divers who prefer a fuss-free experience. The centre focuses on daily boat trips to the nearby reefs, which are generally healthy with a decent variety of reef fish and occasional turtles. It’s a good base for relaxed diving, rather than a place for deep exploration.
- Location
- Watamu & Malindi, Kenya, Indian Ocean & East Africa
- Coordinates
- -3.385497, 39.971024
- Phone
- +254757666226
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.extradivers-worldwide.com
- Address
- Temple Point Resort, Watamu, 80202, KEN
Dive Sites Near Extra Divers Temple Point, Kenia
Extra Divers Temple Point, Kenia provides access to 9 dive sites in Watamu & Malindi.
- Brain Coral Garden - 8-15m (reef)
- HAMAR - 11m (wreck)
- LEE CHRISTINE - 5m (wreck)
- NAIROBI - 1m (wreck)
- SHAKWE - 12m (wreck)
- South Canyon Watamu
- South Dolphin (cave)
- The Canyon - 15-30m (reef)
- Watamu Marine Park - 5-18m (reef)
Other Dive Centres in Watamu & Malindi
- Aqua Ventures - ["PADI"]
- Blue Fin Diving
- Turtle Dive Center - ["PADI"]
Best Time to Dive in Watamu & Malindi
The warmest water temperatures in Watamu & Malindi occur in January, averaging 28.2°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.2°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.2°C (air: 27.7°C)
- February: 28.2°C (air: 27.9°C)
- March: 28.2°C (air: 28.2°C)
- April: 28.2°C (air: 27.1°C)
- May: 28.2°C (air: 26.5°C)
- June: 28.2°C (air: 25.6°C)
- July: 28.2°C (air: 24.8°C)
- August: 28.2°C (air: 24.8°C)
- September: 28.2°C (air: 25.3°C)
- October: 28.2°C (air: 26.2°C)
- November: 28.2°C (air: 26.8°C)
- December: 28.2°C (air: 27.5°C)
Marine Life in Watamu & Malindi
Home to 254 recorded species including 148 reef fish, 57 hard corals, 17 seagrass & algae, 10 sea cucumbers, 6 sharks & rays, 3 crabs & lobsters.
Notable Marine Life
- Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
- mangrove (Rhizophora mucronata) - Seagrass & Algae
- gray mangrove (Avicennia marina) - Seagrass & Algae
- Kankra (Bruguiera gymnorhiza) - Seagrass & Algae
- Sundari tree (Heritiera littoralis) - Seagrass & Algae
- Dhundal tree (Xylocarpus granatum) - Seagrass & Algae
- Staghorn coral (Acropora valida) - Hard Corals
- Species code: Tc (Thalassodendron ciliatum) - Seagrass & Algae
- Species code: Si (Syringodium isoetifolium) - Seagrass & Algae
- thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
Recommended Packing List for Watamu & Malindi
Based on average water temperature of 28.2°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