Outside-reef drift with overhangs, manta traffic, and strong flow.
Outside-reef drift with overhangs, manta traffic, and strong flow.
Kani Corner is an outside-reef drift with caves, overhangs, and a sloping wall that pushes divers toward bigger-animal water. The site is built around current and timing, with rays, reef sharks, and occasional manta passes using the same line as the reef edge and blocks.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m+
Depth Note
Small overhangs are described at around 20 m; other depth ranges are not provided.
Best Season
Dived year-round, with timing and current management mattering more than a narrow seasonal window.
Typical Conditions
Generally dived in an east–west current.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
An east–west current is typical, and torches are recommended for looking into overhangs.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Torch use is recommended, especially around the overhangs at about 20 m.
Freediving
Only suitable for experienced, boat-supported freedivers who are comfortable with outer-reef current and deep structure.
Snorkeling
Not a casual snorkel site because the dive is current-driven and the main interest sits along the reef slope and overhangs.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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