Kenya

Papi Shark Reef

5–20 mMax Depth

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86Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal71/100

Waves

1.4 m

7.9 s

Swell

1.4 m

6.7 s

Current speed

1.2 km/h

flowing toward NE

Water temperature

27.9°C

Wind

7.7 km/h

→ SE

Sea level

0.1 m

rising

WavesChallenging

SwellWatch

Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging

Waves1.3–1.4 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature28.2°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature28.2°C

Fri, Oct 23Challenging

Waves1.2–1.3 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature28.3°C

Sat, Oct 24Challenging

Waves1.3–1.3 mCurrent speed1.2 km/h maxWater temperature28.3°C

Next 72 hours

07:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 27.9°C

13:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 1.4 km/h

Water temperature: 28.2°C

19:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 28.3°C

01:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 28.1°C

07:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 28.0°C

13:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 28.3°C

19:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 1.3 km/h

Water temperature: 28.4°C

01:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 28.2°C

07:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 28.1°C

13:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 28.4°C

19:00

Waves: 1.2 m

Current speed: 1.5 km/h

Water temperature: 28.5°C

01:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 1.2 km/h

Water temperature: 28.4°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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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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