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North Bay
North Bay is a Fahal Island boat dive with a shallow start.
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Plan it as a short Muscat boat dive: easy early sections, coral and rock features, and conditions that can change on exposed days.
About North Bay
North Bay is a Fahal Island boat dive with a shallow sandy start that opens into bommies, rock ledges, and coral patches. The profile stays relaxed enough for newer divers, but the site rewards slow buoyancy because the reef edge, tunnel section, and bluewater lookups all pull your attention in different directions. Plan it as a short Muscat boat trip and expect the feel of the dive to change with visibility and movement on the day.
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Research Estimate At North Bay
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 8m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is North Bay?
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Community sourced coordinates.
North Bay Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 22m
Depth Note
Starts on sand with bommies and rock formations at 4 m and reaches a maximum depth of 22 m.
Best Season
October to April is usually the stronger Muscat marine season; diving is possible year-round.
Typical Conditions
Usually a calm-to-moderate boat dive with a sandy opening, coral patches, and day-to-day swing around the island.
Safety & Access At North Bay
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight near the tunnel and overhang, and treat the site as a boat dive that can feel different as visibility and movement change.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only. Confirm any day-of access or permit requirements for Al Fahal Island with your operator.
Legal Notes
Follow your operator's current permit guidance for Al Fahal Island and any reserve rules that apply that day.
Local Intel For North Bay
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A sandy start at about 4 m leads into bommies, rock formations, and coral areas down to roughly 22 m.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site. The boat logistics and tunnel feature make it better suited to scuba, with only shallow calm-water exploration for breath-hold divers.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only a shallow-edge option on very calm days; the main feature sequence sits deeper and is better for scuba.
Wildlife at North Bay
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At North Bay
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At North Bay
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility8m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
