Eagle Bay
The marine life in Eagle Bay is abundant and awe-inspiring. Divers can encounter magnificent creatures such as Giant Trevally, shoals of Jack fish, Snappers, Sweetlips, Rainbow fish, Angelfish, Batfish, Murray Eel, Lobster, and even Eagle ray and Stingray. If luck is on your side, you may even spot a shark during your dive.
Located in the Musandam Governorate, Ras Tahir is a close and convenient location for divers who wish to explore Eagle Bay. The visibility in this dive site is often around 14 meters, providing clear views of the underwater marvels. With a maximum depth of 17 meters, this dive site is best suited for advanced and expert divers.
Divers should note that diving in Eagle Bay requires advanced skills due to the presence of strong currents in the area. It is essential to be experienced in drift diving and to be aware of the up-and-down current movements, which may push you too deep or too quickly. Prior to embarking on your dive, it is advisable to check the current conditions.
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Diving Conditions Score for Eagle Bay
Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Eagle Bay
Depth
17m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Eagle Bay
Wave Height
0.48m
Wind Speed
27.7 m/s
Water Temp
31.9°C
Visibility
22.34km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.8s
Air Temperature
35.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Eagle Bay
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 8.041904761904762/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.36m, Wind 3.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.912121212121212/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Eagle Bay 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.
Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.36m (4.2s), Wind: 3.2 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Eagle BayAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Eagle Bay
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 Eagle Bay
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Eagle Bay
Ideal Conditions for Eagle Bay
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
October
Visibility
13.9m / 45.6ft
December
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Eagle Bay
Eagle Bay shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (32.6°C) and January the coldest (16.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 21, 2026