

Best for beginner divers, 8-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Bluewater is a reef site located 1500 metres offshore from Khor Fakkan. This boat-accessible dive offers depths ranging from 8 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Divers encounter moderate currents and visibility typically between 10 and 25 metres. The site is suitable for beginners and features sharp coral, so careful buoyancy control is advised. Water temperatures fluctuate between 23C and 28C throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include Spanish Dancer, Spotfin Lionfish, Undulated Moray, Laced Moray, Guitarfish, Pharaoh Cuttlefish, Indian Lionfish, Scorpionfish, Yellowbar Angelfish, Cloth-of-gold Cone, Rock Cod, Wrasses, Boxfish, and Redtooth Triggerfish.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
8-30m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-28°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jun, Oct
Species recorded around this area include Spanish Dancer, various moray eels, lionfish, guitarfish, cuttlefish, and reef fish such as wrasses, boxfish, and triggerfish.
Yes, Bluewater is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The site ranges from 8 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Bluewater is located 1500 metres from the shore and requires a boat for access.
The best months to visit Bluewater are June and October.
Diving at Bluewater in Khawr Fakkān requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Bluewater in Khawr Fakkān. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Bluewater in Khawr Fakkān. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 28°C.
Expect moderate currents at Bluewater in Khawr Fakkān. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Bluewater in Khawr Fakkān typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.