How deep is Octopus Rock (Musandam)?

Octopus Rock (Musandam) ranges from 6 to 30 metres deep (20–98 feet). It is a saltwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Octopus Rock (Musandam) a shore dive or a boat dive?

Octopus Rock (Musandam) is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry area is recorded as exposed to surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive Octopus Rock (Musandam)?

Octopus Rock (Musandam) is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 6 to 30 metres (20–98 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Octopus Rock (Musandam)?

October to May; summer warmer but greener and often stronger current. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Octopus Rock (Musandam)?

Divers at Octopus Rock (Musandam) in Oman commonly report sightings of Octopus, Leopard (zebra) shark, Yellowtail fusilier, Scorpionfish, and Bigeye trevally. Octopus, Yellowtail fusilier, and Bigeye trevally are recorded as common sightings, while Leopard (zebra) shark and Scorpionfish are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

What hazards are recorded at Octopus Rock (Musandam)?

Current around the exposed stack; offshore site; potential boat traffic; remote from recompression chamber. Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.

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IntermediateBoat entry

Octopus Rock (Musandam)

Musandam, Oman

Open Water suggested6–30 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Octopus Rock (Musandam) at a glance

Octopus Rock (Musandam) is an intermediate boat dive site in Musandam, Oman with depths of 6–30 m (20–98 ft). Typically most favorable Jan–Dec · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Octopus, Leopard (zebra) shark, and Yellowtail fusilier. Recent reports put the water around 33°C (91°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 13h ago

0.4 mwaves — under half a meter expected

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

Site hazards: Current around the exposed stack; offshore site; potential boat traffic; remote from recompression chamber.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Wed

Fri—

Sat6:00–19:00

Sun6:00–19:00

Mon6:00–19:00

Tue7:00–19:00

Wed7:00–19:00

Thu7:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:35 · Sunrise 5:58 · Sunset 18:23

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 5.0 km from site · graded 13h 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.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Octopus, Yellowtail fusilier, Bigeye trevally

Best time: October to May; summer warmer but greener and often stronger current.

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.

Jan100%24°C0.3 m
Feb100%24°C0.3 m
Mar100%24°C0.2 m
Apr100%27°C0.2 m
May100%30°C0.2 m
Jun100%33°C0.4 m
Jul100%33°C0.5 m
Aug100%32°C0.5 m
Sep100%32°C0.4 m
Oct100%31°C0.3 m
Nov100%29°C0.2 m
Dec100%26°C0.3 m

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December havetypically 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 recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Pterois miles recorded here Oct (1 record)
most recent 2016
Sphyraena putnamae recorded here Oct (1 record)
most recent 2016

Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

An isolated, almost circular rock stack about 50 m in diameter lying roughly 3 km offshore north of Lima in Musandam, its sides dropping more or less vertically to a mixed rock-and-sand seabed. The pinnacle is wrapped in soft and hard coral and attracts dense schools of fish, with current funnelling around the rock to feed the life. Depths run from the shallow cap to around 30 m on the surrounding seabed. It is a popular boat dive from Dibba, suited to divers comfortable with some current.

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Current around the exposed stack; offshore site; potential boat traffic; remote from recompression chamber.

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