

Best for intermediate divers, 5-25m, shore entry, mild current.
Al Fahal Island is a reef site located off the coast of Muscat, Oman. Divers can explore depths ranging from 5 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. The site is accessed from the shore and features mild currents, making it suitable for intermediate divers. Visibility varies between 5 and 20 metres. The reef structure consists of sharp coral and rock, requiring careful buoyancy control to avoid contact. Water temperatures remain between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, rinse stations, air fills, and a dive shop offering guided tours.
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Watch your buoyancy closely around the shallower reef sections where sharp coral and rock are concentrated, as contact is easy and damaging to both you and the reef. All key facilities, including air fills, are available on site, so this works well as a self-contained day dive without needing to organise much in advance.
Located on the southern side of Al Mouj Marina, accessible by boat.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-25m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
24-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
The site ranges from 5 to 25 metres deep, with an average depth of 15 metres.
The site is rated for intermediate skill levels due to the need for precise buoyancy control around sharp coral and rock formations.
Al Fahal Island is a shore entry dive site.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, rinse stations, air fills, and a dive shop that offers guided tours.
The primary hazard is sharp coral and rock, which requires careful fin placement and buoyancy control to avoid injury or damage to the reef.
Diving at Al Fahal Island in Muscat requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Al Fahal Island in Muscat are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Al Fahal Island in Muscat typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Al Fahal Island in Muscat typically ranges from 5 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.