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Aquarium (Daymaniyat Islands)

Muscat, Oman
Open Water suggested7–24 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Aquarium (Daymaniyat Islands) at a glance

Aquarium (Daymaniyat Islands) is a intermediate boat dive site in Muscat, Oman with depths of 7–24 m (23–79 ft). Typically most favorable Oct · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Bluestripe snapper, Bigeye trevally (jacks), and Longfin batfish. Recent reports put the water around 32°C (89°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 15h ago
0.3 mwaves — under half a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 32°C · seasonal avg 33°C

Site hazards: Offshore site with occasional moderate current; boat traffic; depth temptation along the wall; remote from recompression facilities (nearest chamber in Muscat).

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Dive windows this week

Best: Thu
Mon6:00–19:00
Tue6:00–19:00
Wed6:00–19:00
Thu6:00–19:00
Fri6:00–19:00
Sat6:00–19:00
Sun—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:10 · Sunrise 5:34 · Sunset 18:53

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.5 km from site · graded 15h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Bluestripe snapper, Bigeye trevally (jacks), Longfin batfish
Best time: September to May for best visibility and calm seas; water 29-31 C in summer, 20-22 C in winter.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan90%25°C0.8 m
  2. Feb86%24°C0.8 m
  3. Mar89%25°C0.6 m
  4. Apr98%27°C0.4 m
  5. May98%31°C0.4 m
  6. Jun99%33°C0.6 m
  7. Jul99%33°C0.6 m
  8. Aug98%32°C0.6 m
  9. Sep99%32°C0.6 m
  10. Oct100%31°C0.5 m
  11. Nov99%29°C0.4 m
  12. Dec92%26°C0.6 m

October hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • Bluestripe snapperCommonly seen
  • Bigeye trevally (jacks)Commonly seen
  • Longfin batfishCommonly seen
  • Red-toothed triggerfishCommonly seen
  • BarracudaCommonly seen
  • Green turtleOccasionally seen
  • Honeycomb morayOccasionally seen
  • Eagle rayOccasionally seen
  • Whale sharkSeasonal

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Site details

A submerged rock pinnacle lying roughly 4 km south of the easternmost Daymaniyat island (Hayut), just outside the formal nature-reserve boundary, reached by a 45-60 minute boat ride from Muscat marinas. Divers descend the mooring line to the top of the rock at about 7 m and follow the wall north or south over a sand chute down to a plateau at 22-24 m. It earns its name from dense schools of snapper, jacks, batfish, barracuda and red-toothed triggerfish that crowd the rock, with turtles and rays on the sand. Currents are usually mild and visibility is good in summer, making it suitable for most certified divers.

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Offshore site with occasional moderate current; boat traffic; depth temptation along the wall; remote from recompression facilities (nearest chamber in Muscat).

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