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Dive Spot Guide•
Monkey Head
Musandam rock-slope dive with swim-throughs and rays.
Local operator required
Musandam permit rules and boat logistics make local operator support the practical default.
Boat-based Musandam dive with short walls, shallow swim-throughs, and sandy edges; best when permits and calm-water windows line up.
About Monkey Head
Monkey Head is a Musandam rock-slope dive with short walls, shallow swim-throughs, and sandy edges that pull in schools of fish, garden eels, rays, and small reef life. It is best treated as a boat-based Oman dive where permit rules and calm-water windows matter more than a shore entry. Plan it as a short-list boat dive on settled days, with the best ocean window from October to May and a permit check before travel.
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Research Estimate At Monkey Head
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Monkey Head?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Monkey Head Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m+
Depth Note
Monkey Head is described as short walls and rocky slopes with shallow swim-throughs around 10m.
Best Season
October to May, when the calmest ocean conditions are most reliable.
Typical Conditions
Warm water year-round, with the calmest ocean conditions from October to May.
Safety & Access At Monkey Head
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Swim-throughs are present; use appropriate overhead-environment precautions.
Access Restrictions
Permits can apply for foreign visitors entering Musandam.
Legal Notes
Foreign visitors may need a Musandam visiting and diving permit.
Local Intel For Monkey Head
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A boat-based Musandam dive with short walls, shallow swim-throughs, and sandy edges rich in fish life.
Recent Logged Visits At Monkey Head
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Monkey Head
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
