

Best for beginner divers, 15m, boat entry, mild current.
Nomads is a shallow reef located 500 metres offshore from Galu and Kinondo. The site maintains a consistent depth of 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Access is by boat only. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures remain between 26C and 29C throughout the year. While currents are generally mild, stronger surges can occur, requiring divers to stay close to their guide. A surface marker buoy is essential due to boat traffic. Full facilities are available on-site, including a rinse station, showers, and equipment rental. Divers should wear protective footwear or avoid contact with the bottom to prevent injury from sharp coral and rocks.
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Despite the generally mild current, stronger surges have been recorded at this site, so beginners should brief with their divemaster before entry and avoid straying far from the group. Full facilities including showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station are available, so there is no need to rush your post-dive kit care.
Located at the Nomad Beach Resort in Diani Beach.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though they should brief with their divemaster before entry and stay close to the group due to the potential for stronger surges.
The site has a consistent depth of 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Nomads is a boat-only dive site located 500 metres offshore.
Divers must use a surface marker buoy due to boat traffic and should wear protective footwear or avoid touching the bottom to prevent injury from sharp coral and rocks.
The site offers full facilities including parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, a cafe, first aid, and boat charters.
Diving at Nomads in Diani Beach requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Nomads in Diani Beach are January, February, March, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Nomads in Diani Beach typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Nomads in Diani Beach typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.