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Dive Spot Guide•
Plug Point
Shallow Bandar Khayran reef with training-friendly depth
Sheltered Muscat bay dive with boulders, a coral patch, and easy training depths; boat access and visibility planning matter more than depth.
About Plug Point
Plug Point is a shallow Bandar Khayran reef near Muscat, with fringing coral, large rocky boulders, and a separate coral patch set off the main reef line. It works as a boat-run training site and check-dive option, but it still rewards careful buoyancy, a slow scan over the coral patch, and a sensible read on visibility and bay conditions.
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Research Estimate At Plug Point
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Plug Point?
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Plug Point Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 12m
Depth Note
Fringing reef begins around 4 m and slopes down to about 12 m, with an off-reef coral patch in the middle.
Best Season
Year-round; winter is comfortable and the dive center runs diving all year.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered bay water with shallow coral and rocky boulders, making it a good training site when visibility is reasonable.
Safety & Access At Plug Point
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficSharp coral
Safety Notes
Often used for entry-level and check dives; dive within training limits and maintain good buoyancy around coral.
Access Restrictions
Boat access via local Muscat dive operators in Bandar Khayran; treat it as a guided bay dive rather than a casual shore entry.
Legal Notes
Follow the dive center briefing and any bay access or marine-area instructions in force.
Local Intel For Plug Point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a shallow training or check dive, with calm water and good buoyancy around the coral patch.
Freediving
Shallow enough for calm-day freediving, though the rocky reef and coral patch still call for good control.
Snorkeling
Works for snorkeling in calm conditions, especially over the shallow fringing reef and coral patch.
Wildlife at Plug Point
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Plug Point
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Plug Point
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
