Wasini Island & Kisite-Mpunguti · Kenya · Wall · Pelagic & blue water
Nyuli Reef
A plunging reef where strong currents pull in pelagic fish
Area photo: Ewout Knoester · CC BY-SA 4.0
Nyuli Reef is a deep drop-off in the Kisite-Mpunguti dive area off Kenya's south coast. A plunging reef of robust coral formations where two currents meet, it draws big pelagic life and schools of barracuda, and is rated for advanced divers.
Also known as Nyuli.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Wasini Island & Kisite-Mpunguti and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
Nyuli is a plunging reef that descends to 32 m, with robust coral formations along its drop-offs. Strong currents sweep the wall and make it a magnet for big pelagic life, and the combination of depth and current keeps it to experienced divers.
Marine life and season
- Barracuda
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | Prime | Prime | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime |
Season follows Wasini Island & Kisite-Mpunguti: November to March has the calmest seas; April to June is the rainy season, with a strong current and rough water in May and June.
Know before you go
- Strong currents run over the reef; with its 32 m depth they put it in the advanced range.
Sources
- Kisite dive guide — SSI
- Coastal Kenya — Wikivoyage
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