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Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)

Located in the picturesque waters of Oman, Red Island (Jazirat Hamra) is a diver's paradise. This island boasts stunning slopes adorned with a vibrant array of both hard and soft coral. Split into two dive sites, namely South and North, Red Island offers an exceptional diving experience for both beginner and advanced divers.

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)

5.4
Average

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

beginner
advanced

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)
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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.

Sunrise at Red Island (Jazirat Hamra): 06:00
Sunset at Red Island (Jazirat Hamra): 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
16:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.34m (4.4s), Wind: 3.2 m/s

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Best Night
20:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.28m, Wind: 1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)
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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

Avg. Score: 8.9/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)

December
Score: 9.2
November
Score: 9.0
February
Score: 8.8

Ideal Conditions for Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

October

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.9m / 45.6ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.4m / 4.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026

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