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Al Maqta
Boat-access coral wall and garden site in Habalayn Bay.
ScubaBoat EntryIntermediate
ReefWall
Local operator required
Al Maqta is normally dived by boat from Khasab through local Musandam operators rather than as an independent shore entry.
A Musandam reef dive with wall, slope, and garden terrain, usually reached by boat and best planned for mild-current windows outside rougher summer conditions.
About Al Maqta
Al Maqta is a scenic boat dive on the north side of Habalayn Bay where a coral wall, sloping reef, and garden sections create an easy route for wide-angle cruising or slower macro-focused passes. It suits intermediate divers looking for classic Musandam reef structure, occasional current around the outer tips, and a site that also works well for night diving when conditions are calm.
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Research Estimate At Al Maqta
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VisibilityVisibility: 11m
AccessModerate entry effort
Coral HealthHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
Current StrengthLight current
Where Is Al Maqta?
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Al Maqta Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 35m
Depth Note
Public descriptions place the reef from about 10 m down to roughly 35 m along the wall and slope.
Best Season
The broad Musandam diving window runs from about September to June, with autumn through spring usually offering the easiest conditions for Al Maqta.
Typical Conditions
Al Maqta is typically described as a wall and reef-garden dive with better shelter inside the bay than outer headlands, though visibility and current still vary with Musandam conditions.
Safety & Access At Al Maqta
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Expect current around the tips of the site, commonly running from inside the bay outward.
Local Intel For Al Maqta
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Depth range is 10–35 m, with conditions suitable for macro and night diving.
Freedive
Al Maqta is mainly presented as a scuba site with enough depth range and current sensitivity that it is better treated as an operator-led dive site than a casual freedive stop.
Snorkel
Al Maqta is not usually highlighted as a dedicated snorkel site because the main appeal is the deeper wall-and-slope structure rather than a shallow surface reef.
Al Maqta Dive Conditions Planner
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Wildlife at Al Maqta
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Recent Logged Visits At Al Maqta
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Al Maqta
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility11m
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Al Maqta Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Al Maqta Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
nomad-ocean-adventures.com · Operator
Khasab operator support for boat-based Musandam diving logistics.
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