Mermaid Cove
Mermaid Cove, located in Oman's Khawr Yenkit, is just a short 15-minute journey from our Dive Centre in Muscat. This dive site boasts a sandy bottom ranging from 2 to 5 meters, making it an ideal location for beginner divers to experience try dives and courses. On the right side of the bay, divers will be delighted by a breathtaking coral garden that extends from 2 meters down to a depth of 14 meters. For those seeking greater depths, there is an impressive drop off outside the bay, plunging down to 23 meters.
At Mermaid Cove, divers of all levels, from beginners to experts, will have a fantastic time exploring the underwater wonders. This dive site is home to a resident school of yellowtail barracudas, offering divers an awe-inspiring sight. Additionally, the area boasts a wide variety of morays and during the winter months, it becomes a hot spot for nudybranches.
With a maximum depth of 16 meters and visibility reaching up to 9 meters, Mermaid Cove provides divers with a clear view of the magnificent marine life that calls this dive site home. So whether you're a beginner looking to dip your toes into the world of diving or an experienced diver seeking new adventures, Mermaid Cove in Oman is the perfect destination to explore and discover the underwater treasures.
At Mermaid Cove, divers of all levels, from beginners to experts, will have a fantastic time exploring the underwater wonders. This dive site is home to a resident school of yellowtail barracudas, offering divers an awe-inspiring sight. Additionally, the area boasts a wide variety of morays and during the winter months, it becomes a hot spot for nudybranches.
With a maximum depth of 16 meters and visibility reaching up to 9 meters, Mermaid Cove provides divers with a clear view of the magnificent marine life that calls this dive site home. So whether you're a beginner looking to dip your toes into the world of diving or an experienced diver seeking new adventures, Mermaid Cove in Oman is the perfect destination to explore and discover the underwater treasures.
Diving Conditions Score for Mermaid Cove
5.5
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The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Mermaid Cove
Depth
16m
Visibility
9m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Mermaid Cove
Wave Height
0.56m
Wind Speed
10.1 m/s
Water Temp
33.2°C
Visibility
18.3km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
6.6s
Air Temperature
38.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Mermaid Cove
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Dive Score Chart for Mermaid Cove
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.790917874396135/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.52m, Wind 7.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.821594202898551/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Mermaid Cove: 06:00
Sunset at Mermaid Cove: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Mermaid Cove 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
19:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.54m (6.9s), Wind: 2.5 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.52m (6.9s), Wind: 7.8 m/s
Best Day
17:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 7.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Mermaid CoveAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Mermaid Cove
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 Mermaid Cove
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Mermaid Cove
March
Score: 9.2
November
Score: 9.2
December
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for Mermaid Cove
Water Temp
26.0°C / 78.8°F
October
Visibility
14.5m / 47.6ft
November
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Mermaid Cove
Mermaid Cove shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (34.6°C) and January the coldest (17.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.3m 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 14, 2026
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