Dibba Rock
Dibba Rock, situated in the emirate of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, offers an ideal dive site with a diverse underwater landscape comprising walls, rocks, sandy slopes, and a vibrant coral garden. With depths ranging from 10 to 40 meters, this location provides a thrilling underwater exploration opportunity.
Due to strong tidal changes, divers should be cautious of the current and ensure to check its status before commencing their dive. The visibility at Dibba Rock is around 9 meters, offering decent underwater views.
Divers of all levels, from beginners to experts, can enjoy this site, thanks to its varied topography and marine life. Prepare to encounter an array of fascinating creatures including coral reef fish, jackfish, fusiliers, barracuda, angelfish, lionfish, moray eels, sea turtles, stingrays, and even sharks.
For divers looking to explore Dibba Rock, it is conveniently located right in front of the Royal Beach Hotel & Resort, just a 15-minute journey from the Dibba port of Oman. For those seeking more information or are interested in diving in the vicinity, Al Fiqait in the Fujairah Emirate, United Arab Emirates, is a close and favorable location to consider.
Enjoy a memorable and exhilarating diving experience at Dibba Rock, UAE's underwater gem.
Due to strong tidal changes, divers should be cautious of the current and ensure to check its status before commencing their dive. The visibility at Dibba Rock is around 9 meters, offering decent underwater views.
Divers of all levels, from beginners to experts, can enjoy this site, thanks to its varied topography and marine life. Prepare to encounter an array of fascinating creatures including coral reef fish, jackfish, fusiliers, barracuda, angelfish, lionfish, moray eels, sea turtles, stingrays, and even sharks.
For divers looking to explore Dibba Rock, it is conveniently located right in front of the Royal Beach Hotel & Resort, just a 15-minute journey from the Dibba port of Oman. For those seeking more information or are interested in diving in the vicinity, Al Fiqait in the Fujairah Emirate, United Arab Emirates, is a close and favorable location to consider.
Enjoy a memorable and exhilarating diving experience at Dibba Rock, UAE's underwater gem.
Diving Conditions Score for Dibba Rock
6.4
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Dibba Rock
Depth
14m
Visibility
9m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Dibba Rock
Wave Height
0.26m
Wind Speed
6.9 m/s
Water Temp
33.7°C
Visibility
21.4km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
7.8s
Air Temperature
39.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Dibba Rock
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Dive Score Chart for Dibba Rock
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 8.63530398322851/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.26m, Wind 3.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.360671140939598/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Dibba Rock: 06:00
Sunset at Dibba Rock: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Dibba Rock are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
12:00Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.26m (7.95s), Wind: 3.2 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.26m, Wind: 0.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Dibba RockAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Dibba Rock
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Dibba Rock
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.4/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Dibba Rock
January
Score: 9.4
November
Score: 9.4
December
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Dibba Rock
Water Temp
27.4°C / 81.3°F
October
Visibility
15.8m / 51.8ft
January
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Dibba Rock
Dibba Rock shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (34.6°C) and January the coldest (16.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026
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