Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)
The South and North dive sites at Red Island are ideal for those passionate about macro and night diving. With depths ranging from 5 to 25 meters, these sites provide ample opportunities to explore the underwater world teeming with marine life.
Divers can expect to encounter an abundance of marine species including schools of jackfish, fusiliers, barracudas, and rainbowfish. Additionally, angel fish, batfish, moray eels, lobsters, and even turtles and stingrays grace the waters of Red Island. Lucky divers may even spot zebra sharks or eagle rays, making for an unforgettable diving encounter.
It's worth noting that Red Island experiences a gentle current, particularly around its southern and northern tips. Divers are advised to check the current conditions before embarking on their underwater expeditions.
For those planning a dive in Oman, Red Island offers a prime location in close proximity to Dahit, Musandam Governorate. With an impressive visibility of 15 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, divers of all levels can fully immerse themselves in the wonders of Red Island's underwater realm.
Remember, whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, Red Island promises an enriching and captivating dive experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)
Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)
Depth
23m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)
Wave Height
0.44m
Wind Speed
27.7 m/s
Water Temp
33.7°C
Visibility
22.34km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.45s
Air Temperature
35.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.971515151515152/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.34m, Wind 3.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.707017543859649/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Red Island (Jazirat Hamra) 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: 0.34m (4.4s), Wind: 3.2 m/s
Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.28m, Wind: 1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)
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 Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)
Ideal Conditions for Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)
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 Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)
Red Island (Jazirat Hamra) 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