

Best for beginner divers, 8-28m, boat entry, mild current.
South Canyon is a reef and wall site located 500 metres offshore in Watamu and Malindi, Kenya. Forming part of the second reef, the site features a top reef at 8 to 10 metres depth, leading to a wall with overhangs that descends to a sandy bottom at 28 metres. The site is permanently buoyed to protect the reef structure. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 30 metres. With an average depth of 25 metres, this site is suitable for beginners. Access is by boat only, and divers should remain aware of boat traffic and depth limitations during their visit.
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The shallow area at the end of the dive is ideal for spotting nudibranchs and occasionally a masterfully camouflaged octopus.
Accessible by boat from Watamu.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-28m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The reef top is at 8 to 10 metres, with the wall extending down to a sandy bottom at 28 metres. The average depth for the dive is 25 metres.
Access to South Canyon is by boat only, as it is located 500 metres from the shore.
Water temperatures range from 26C to 29C throughout the year.
Divers should be mindful of boat traffic, the depth of the site, and local marine life.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at South Canyon in Watamu. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit South Canyon in Watamu are January, February, March, April, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.