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Lost Reef: boat reef with heavy surface traffic.
Lost Reef: boat reef with heavy surface traffic.
Lost Reef is a compact coral reef reached by a short boat ride from Khasab harbour, with sand around the reef and a shallow profile that makes the underwater shape easy to read. It is more about boat discipline and a clean ascent than deep-water complexity, so it suits divers who can stay relaxed, carry an SMB, and keep an eye on the surface.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m
Depth Note
The site is described as a small coral reef around 15 metres deep.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
A compact reef surrounded by sand, with a shallow profile and significant surface traffic.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Carry an SMB and deploy it during ascent because of heavy boat activity in the area.
Access Restrictions
Access is by short speedboat ride from the harbour, so plan around boat schedules and surface-traffic checks.
Legal Notes
Treat the site as a harbour boat dive and follow local boat-traffic and SMB etiquette on ascent.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow reef dive around 15 m depth.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the boat traffic and SMB discipline make it better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the underwater reef is compact and the surface traffic makes it a scuba-focused dive.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Omani dive instructor/operator profile used for local dive context.
Community dive-site page for Lost Reef.
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