Hard Rock Cafe
LOCATION: Located in Ras Bashin, Musandam Governorate, Oman, Hard Rock Cafe is a picturesque dive site just off the mainland. With its combination of stunning walls and slopes adorned with vibrant hard and soft corals, it offers a remarkable underwater experience. The depth ranges from 5 to 35 meters, making it suitable for both beginner and advanced divers.
MARINE LIFE: Prepare to be amazed by the abundant marine life at Hard Rock Cafe. Schools of Jackfish, Fusiliers, and Rainbowfish create a captivating display, while graceful Angelfish, Batfish, Moray Eels, Stingrays, and Lobsters add to the diversity. Keep your eyes peeled for the spectacular Zebra sharks and Eagle rays, if luck is on your side.
REMARKS: It's important to note that there can be a current, especially during strong tidal movements. Always check the current conditions before embarking on your dive. Visibility at this stunning site reaches up to 17 meters, enabling you to fully immerse yourself in the vibrant underwater world. The maximum depth here is 24 meters, ensuring a thrilling adventure for divers of all levels.
When starting your dive at Hard Rock Cafe, it is recommended to begin on the north side and proceed clockwise around the island, keeping the reef on your right side. While you may encounter some currents at certain corners, simply ignore them and complete your turn. Exiting the dive can be conveniently done around the entry point.
Experience the wonders of Oman's underwater realm at Hard Rock Cafe, a dive site that promises awe-inspiring scenery and an abundance of marine life.
Diving Conditions Score for Hard Rock Cafe
Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Hard Rock Cafe
Depth
24m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Hard Rock Cafe
Wave Height
0.52m
Wind Speed
20.8 m/s
Water Temp
32.6°C
Visibility
14.8km
Cloud Cover
34%
Wave Period
4.35s
Air Temperature
37.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Hard Rock Cafe
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.114757281553398/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.38m, Wind 17.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.9144444444444435/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Hard Rock Cafe 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: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.38m (5.15s), Wind: 17.8 m/s
Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.4m, Wind: 8.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Hard Rock CafeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Hard Rock Cafe
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 Hard Rock Cafe
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Hard Rock Cafe
Ideal Conditions for Hard Rock Cafe
Water Temp
28.2°C / 82.8°F
October
Visibility
15.1m / 49.5ft
November
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (34.6°C) and January the coldest (16.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.1m 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 - Jul 3, 2026