

China Wreck is a shore-accessible dive site located off the coast of Dhofar. The site features a wreck and reef structure, providing a profile that requires careful depth management. Conditions are variable, with visibility shifting depending on the day. Water temperatures range from 25C to 29C throughout the year, typically requiring only a light wetsuit or shorty. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic near the shore and exercise caution regarding stonefish by watching where hands and feet are placed. As there are no confirmed facilities at this location, divers must arrive self-sufficient with their own water and a surface marker buoy.
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Check locally for current conditions before entering, as visibility can shift and it is worth knowing what to expect before you kit up. Facilities are not confirmed at this site, so arrive self-sufficient with your own water and surface marker buoy.
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No known hazards
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Water Temp
25-29°C
Yes, the site is accessible from the shore and does not require specific certification, making it a practical choice for newly qualified divers.
China Wreck is accessible directly from the shore, meaning no boat is required to reach the dive location.
Divers should maintain awareness of boat traffic near the shore, watch where they place their hands or feet to avoid stonefish, and manage their depth carefully due to the reef profile.
The water temperature at this site ranges between 25C and 29C throughout the year.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at China Wreck (direction 150deg) in Dhofar. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.