Playa de Diani today
- Beach day 3:00–6:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Tide now 5.1 ft ↓ falling · low 11:58 am (1.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:40–6:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Waves · water 2.9 ft · 83 °F slight · 7.3 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 84 °F from the ENE, gusts 11 · light drizzle
- Surf today 2.1–3.3 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 6:00–10:00 am
- Sun 5:58 am–6:13 pm 12 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 86% · 9:39 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:39 pm
Today in Playa de Diani there are high tides at 5:38 am (12.6 ft) and 6:05 pm (10.0 ft) and low tides at 11:58 am and 11:50 pm. Tide coefficient 96. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:58 am. The sun rises at 5:58 am and sets at 6:13 pm: 12 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 86% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:39 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:40 am to 3:40 am and from 2:12 pm to 4:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-northeast (4 mph). Light drizzle, 84 °F.
Beach day in Playa de Diani
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Almost no wind
- Water at 83 °F (very warm)
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Swim with care: 3.0 ft waves every 7 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.0 ft
3.0 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 83 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 13 · SPF 50
Max UV 13 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:58 am
Low tide at 11:58 am and 11:50 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:38 am and 6:05 pm. Coefficient 96 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 7:00 am to 9:00 am, brings beach weather, little wind and water at 83 °F, though with rain and some waves. 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 84 °F, though with a chance of rain and some waves.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
About Playa de DianiThe beach
In Ukunda, 1.7 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Ukunda →
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Playa de Diani
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- Ali barbours cave 0.4 mi · W
- Zebra africa safaris 0.4 mi · W
- Tiwi beach 2.9 mi · N
- Parking
- Galu kinondo beach 4.0 mi · S
- Kinondo Beach 6.0 mi · S
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Playa de Diani
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Fishing in Playa de Diani today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 6:05 pm, coefficient 91
- Sunset at 6:13 pm, golden hour from 5:45 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 96 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm, combines the 6:05 pm high tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 5:40 am to 6:30 am, with the 5:38 am high tide, sunrise and some swell. Also good from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, with the 11:58 am low tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: skipjack tuna, mangrove red snapper, great barracuda and orange-spotted grouper. What you can catch
Tides in Playa de Diani
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:38 am 12.6 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Next low tide 11:58 am 1.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:05 pm 10.0 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 11:50 pm 2.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 34 min to low tide at 11:58 am.
Tide coefficient 96 for the 5:38 am high tide and 91 for the 6:05 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 11.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on April 18 (13.3 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (0.6 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 105, 12.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 20, 2.9 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 5:58 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 5:38 am · 12.6 ft | Low tide 11:58 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 6:05 pm · 10.0 ft | Low tide 11:50 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 96 | 86% | Major periods 1:40 am · 2:12 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:58 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 6:18 am · 11.9 ft | Low tide 12:40 pm · 1.9 ft | High tide 6:47 pm · 9.4 ft | — | Coef. 84 | 77% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:17 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:58 am · 6:13 pm | Low tide 12:32 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 7:04 am · 10.9 ft | Low tide 1:30 pm · 2.8 ft | High tide 7:39 pm · 8.7 ft | Coef. 69 | 67% | Major periods 3:48 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:57 am · 6:13 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 8:01 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 2:32 pm · 3.6 ft | High tide 8:52 pm · 8.1 ft | Coef. 52 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:47 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:57 am · 6:13 pm | Low tide 2:40 am · 4.5 ft | High tide 9:23 am · 9.0 ft | Low tide 4:00 pm · 4.2 ft | High tide 10:42 pm · 8.1 ft | Coef. 39 | 44% | Major periods 5:42 am · 6:07 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:57 am · 6:13 pm | Low tide 4:38 am · 4.9 ft | High tide 11:14 am · 8.6 ft | Low tide 5:41 pm · 4.1 ft | — | Coef. 38 | 34% | Major periods 6:32 am · 6:55 pm | Low |
| Wed 4 | 5:57 am · 6:14 pm | High tide 12:19 am · 8.8 ft | Low tide 6:30 am · 4.4 ft | High tide 12:43 pm · 8.9 ft | Low tide 6:54 pm · 3.6 ft | Coef. 50 | 24% | Major periods 7:18 am · 7:41 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Playa de Diani has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Mombasa (TICON-4), 18 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Playa de Diani
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant2.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.4 ft with a period of 7 s, from the east-southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.0 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:24 am (local time).
Surf in Playa de Diani today
Surf today
Fair- 2.1–3.3 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.0 ft swell at 6 s from the east-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:58 am)
- Light: First light 5:37 am · sunrise 5:58 am · sunset 6:13 pm · last light 6:34 pm
- Tide: high 5:38 am (12.6 ft), low 11:58 am (1.2 ft), high 6:05 pm (10.0 ft) and low 11:50 pm (2.0 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 82.4 °F–84.0 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 61 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Playa de Diani today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:58 am): little current from 11:40 am to 12:20 pm
- 2.7 ft swell at 6 s from the east-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:38 am (5:20–6:00 am), low tide 11:58 am (11:40 am–12:20 pm), high tide 6:05 pm (5:40–6:30 pm) and low tide 11:50 pm (11:30 pm–12:10 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.6 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 82.4–84.0 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:34 pm. Waning gibbous (86%), rising at 9:39 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 12:50 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:20 pm to 6:10 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- HMS Shapinsay Or Hildasay 7.9 mi
- Fatih Mubarak 11 mi
- Diani-Chale Marine Reserve 4.0 mi
- Diving Center 0.3 mi
- Diving The Crab 1.1 mi
- Diani Marine 1.3 mi
- Wasini Dhow Safaris - Diani Beach 1.7 mi
- Yellow Fins Diving Kenya 3.5 mi
- Diving and Watersports Center 9.5 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Playa de Diani
Now in Playa de Diani
- Low / high
- 74 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.08 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 77%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 76 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 5 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.08 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 78° | 76° | 74° | 83° | 87° | 86° | 81° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 SE | 1 SW | 2 WNW | 3 ENE | 5 E | 9 ESE | 7 E | 3 ENE |
| Gusts | 4 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 10 |
| Waves | 3.4 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 83° 3 ENE 3.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 87° 5 E 2.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 9 ESE 2.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 81° 7 E 2.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 3 ENE 2.8 ft
- 12:00 am 78° 2 N 2.6 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 2 NW 2.6 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 2 NW 2.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 74 / 87 °F | 9 mph E | 3.4 ft | 5:38 am · 6:05 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 86 °F | 9 mph ENE | 2.7 ft | 6:18 am · 6:47 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 84 °F | 6 mph E | 2.6 ft | 7:04 am · 7:39 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 86 °F | 8 mph SE | 2.5 ft | 8:01 am · 8:52 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 73 / 88 °F | 9 mph SE | 2.8 ft | 9:23 am · 10:42 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 87 °F | 8 mph SE | 2.8 ft | 11:14 am | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 85 °F | 9 mph SSE | 2.9 ft | 12:19 am · 12:43 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 86 °F | 10 mph SSE | 3.4 ft | 1:21 am · 1:44 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 87 °F | 9 mph S | 3.4 ft | 2:08 am · 2:31 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 73 / 87 °F | 8 mph SSE | 3.6 ft | 2:46 am · 3:12 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 75 / 87 °F | 7 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 3:21 am · 3:47 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 85 °F | 8 mph E | 3.3 ft | 3:53 am · 4:20 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 75 / 85 °F | 9 mph SE | 3.1 ft | 4:23 am · 4:50 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 74 / 87 °F | 9 mph SE | 4.0 ft | 4:52 am · 5:20 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 75° / 86° 2.7 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 74° / 84° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 74° / 86° 2.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 73° / 88° 2.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 75° / 87° 2.8 ft
- Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 74° / 85° 2.9 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 74° / 86° 3.4 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (87 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:24 am (local time).
The sun in Playa de Diani
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:12 am
- Full dark 6:59 pm
- Civil dawn 5:37 am
- Civil dusk 6:34 pm
- Solar noon 12:05 pm (81° high)
- Daylight 12 h 15 min (+0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:45 pm
- Full dark 6:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,338,209 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Playa de Diani
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,576 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:40–3:40 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:12–4:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:16–9:16 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:09–10:09 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 11:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 10:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 2:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 5:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 26, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Playa de Diani
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.55 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.2 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.4 mi
- 33 ft deep0.55 mi
- 66 ft deep0.75 mi
- 164 ft deep1.2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.4 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.55 mi and 66 ft at 0.75 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Playa de DianiTides nearby
- Ukunda1.7 mi
- Gazi9.3 mi
- Msambweni12 mi
- Sawa Sawa13 mi
- Likoni17 mi
- Kilindini Harbour17 mi
- Mombasa19 mi
- Funzi21 mi
- Jomvu23 mi
- Bamburi24 mi
Playa de Diani at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 4.312° S, 39.581° E.
- It is 1.7 mi southeast of Ukunda, the main place in Kwale. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Ukunda.
- In Ukunda, 1.7 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Mombasa, is 18 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Galu Beach (4.0 mi).
Questions about Playa de DianiQuestions
Where is Playa de Diani?
In Ukunda, 1.7 mi from the center, Kwale (Kenya). The shore faces east.
What amenities does Playa de Diani have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms, showers and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
What time is high tide today in Playa de Diani?
Today in Playa de Diani there are high tides at 5:38 am (12.6 ft) and 6:05 pm (10.0 ft) and low tides at 11:58 am and 11:50 pm. Tide coefficient 96.
What time is sunset today in Playa de Diani?
At 6:13 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Playa de Diani?
At 5:58 am. First light comes at 5:11 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 86% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 10:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:40–3:40 am, Minor 8:16–9:16 am, Major 2:12–4:12 pm, Minor 9:09–10:09 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Playa de Diani?
Light drizzle, from 74 °F to 87 °F, with a light breeze from the east-northeast (4 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Playa de Diani?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.9 ft waves with a period of 7.3 s from the east-southeast. The water is 82.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Playa de Diani?
The best time to visit Playa de Diani is from July to September: highs of 82 °F to 84 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 5 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Mombasa station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).