Papi Shark Reef

Kenya

Papi Shark Reef

5–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
86Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Planning signal62/100
Waves
1.8 m
8.3 s
Swell
1.7 m
7.2 s
Current speed
1.2 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
26.5°C
Wind
10.4 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.0 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellChallenging
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.8–1.9 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature26.7°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.8–1.9 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature26.7°C
Tue, Sep 8Challenging
Waves1.7–1.8 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature26.7°C
Wed, Sep 9Challenging
Waves1.7–1.7 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature26.7°C
Next 72 hours
04:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
10:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
16:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
22:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.8°C
04:00
Waves: 1.9 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
10:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
16:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
22:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.8°C
04:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.7°C
10:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
16:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
22:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 26.8°C
Catalog depth5–20 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Oct-Mar

Peak month

Apr 28.9°

Jan27.4°
Feb27.5°
Mar28.7°
Apr28.9°
May27.9°
Jun26.7°
Jul25.7°
Aug25.3°
Sep25.6°
Oct26.5°
Nov27.6°
Dec28.0°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 15 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

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Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Green birdmouth wrasse
Gomphosus caeruleus
DeepLog7
Queen coris
Coris formosa
DeepLog6
Daisy parrotfish
Chlorurus sordidus
DeepLog5
Red-fin butterflyfish
Chaetodon trifasciatus
DeepLog5
Checkerboard wrasse
Halichoeres hortulanus
DeepLog4
Goldbar wrasse
Thalassoma hebraicum
DeepLog4
Moon wrasse
Thalassoma hardwicke
DeepLog4
Moorish idol
Zanclus cornutus
DeepLog4
Scissortail sergeant
Abudefduf sexfasciatus
DeepLog4
Striated surgeonfish
Ctenochaetus striatus
DeepLog4
Tripletail wrasse
Cheilinus trilobatus
DeepLog4
Yellowtail
Stegastes lacrymatus
DeepLog4
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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