Kinasi Pass
Protected Area
Mangrove
Why dive here
With 165+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sea turtles, sperm whales and whale sharks - Kinasi Pass offers some of Mafia Island's richest drift diving. Water ranges 26-29°C, warmest February, March, April.
Kinasi Pass is a drift dive that delivers on its promise of movement. We typically drop in and let the current carry us past some interesting rock formations and small caverns. It’s not a super deep dive, maxing out around 21m, but the topography keeps it engaging. Expect to see substantial schools of fusiliers, with barracuda often hanging off the edges, and we've had a few good encounters with giant groupers here. It’s a fun, easy drift for most experience levels, best enjoyed when the current isn't too ripping.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kinasi Pass
Kinasi Pass Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kinasi Pass, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-8.12, 39.65) (37km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
81°F · Range: 26.2–28.4°C
Air Temperature
26°C
79°F
Wind Speed
7.33 m/s
14.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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