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Police Rock (Police Run, Daymaniyat Islands)

Muscat, Oman
Open Water suggested5–20 m (16–66 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Police Rock (Police Run, Daymaniyat Islands) at a glance

Police Rock (Police Run, Daymaniyat Islands) is an intermediate boat dive site in Muscat, Oman with depths of 5–20 m (16–66 ft). Typically most favorable Oct · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Honeycomb moray, Lionfish, and Octopus. Recent reports put the water around 31°C (88°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 7:00–18:00 · favorable · sunset 17:32

Forecast for this hour · 0:00 · run 14 h ago
0.2 m (0.8 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — under a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 31°C · seasonal avg 31°C ( · Forecast 88°F · seasonal avg 88°F)

Site hazards: Narrow swim-throughs (silt and contact risk); offshore site; occasional current; remote from recompression chamber.

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Dive windows this week

Tue7:00–18:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.5 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Wed7:00–18:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.4 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Thu7:00–18:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.3 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Fri7:00–18:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.3 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Sat7:00–18:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.2 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Sun7:00–18:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.4 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

MonNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 5:47 · Sunrise 6:10 · Sunset 17:32 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 5.0 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 09:20 GST

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Honeycomb moray, Green turtle, Bluestripe snapper
Best time: September to May; summer water 29-31 C, winter 20-22 C.

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. January, 90% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (76°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  2. February, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.5 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  3. March, 89% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  4. April, 98% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.4 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  5. May, 98% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.2 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  6. June, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 33°C (92°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  7. July, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 33°C (91°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  8. August, 98% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 32°C (89°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  9. September, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 32°C (89°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  10. October, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (88°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.7 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots, historically most favorable
  11. November, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.4 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  12. December, 92% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots

October has typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

A Daymaniyat reserve dive on the western side of a bay, known for two narrow swim-throughs on a jutting section of wall at about 16 m. The reef offers boulder slopes and coral-covered rock with typical Daymaniyat fish life, turtles and rays, and the swim-throughs add interest for divers comfortable in tight passages. Currents are generally mild and the maximum depth stays around 20 m. Reached by boat roughly 18 km offshore from Muscat.

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Narrow swim-throughs (silt and contact risk); offshore site; occasional current; remote from recompression chamber.

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