Ras Lima
Marine life enthusiasts will be delighted by the variety of creatures that call Ras Lima home. Keep an eye out for turtles, lobsters, snappers, barracudas, pufferfish, cuttlefish, and majestic Murray Eels. During your night dive, don't miss the opportunity to spot the elusive octopus.
It's important to note that Ras Lima is a busy area, so exercise caution around local speedboats. For your safety, use a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stick close to the wall. The visibility at this site is around 8 meters, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the captivating underwater world.
If you're looking for a memorable dive experience in Oman, Ras Lima is the place to be. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, the beauty and diversity of this site will leave you in awe. Explore the wonders of Ras Lima and create unforgettable underwater memories.
Diving Conditions Score for Ras Lima
Challenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ras Lima
Depth
16m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Ras Lima
Wave Height
0.76m
Wind Speed
14.3 m/s
Water Temp
32.2°C
Visibility
5.62km
Cloud Cover
1%
Wave Period
4.65s
Air Temperature
35.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Ras Lima
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 6.9804964539007095/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.66m, Wind 8.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 7.231010256410257/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Ras Lima 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: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.58m (5.2s), Wind: 1.8 m/s
Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.66m (4.7s), Wind: 8.9 m/s
Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.66m, Wind: 8.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ras LimaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ras Lima
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 Ras Lima
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Ras Lima
Ideal Conditions for Ras Lima
Water Temp
28.3°C / 82.9°F
October
Visibility
17.3m / 56.8ft
November
Wave Height
0.5m / 1.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ras Lima
Ras Lima 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 0.5m 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 26, 2026