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Dive Spot Guide•
Ras Marovi & Sunken Reef
Musandam boat reef with macro life and a sunken reef.
Local operator required
Boat access and timing are operator-led, and local knowledge matters for currents and channel traffic.
Boat-access Musandam reef combining a shallow coral slope with a sunken reef for macro and night diving.
About Ras Marovi & Sunken Reef
Ras Marovi & Sunken Reef is a boat-access Musandam dive site near Marovi Island in Oman. It pairs a shallow coral slope with a separate sunken reef, making it a strong fit for macro and night diving, with hard and soft coral, barracuda, jackfish, moray eels, stingrays, turtles, and occasional seahorses. Expect tide-aware boat access, shifting visibility, and a site that stays approachable while still rewarding careful planning.
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Research Estimate At Ras Marovi & Sunken Reef
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Ras Marovi & Sunken Reef?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Ras Marovi & Sunken Reef Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 23m
Depth Note
The site spans a shallow coral slope beside a separate sunken reef at about 5-23 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with September-December often favored for comfort.
Typical Conditions
Shallow coral slope beside a sunken reef, suitable for macro and night diving, with tide-sensitive water movement and shifting visibility.
Safety & Access At Ras Marovi & Sunken Reef
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficStrong current
Safety Notes
Check currents and visibility before the dive; the reef is best handled with tide-aware planning and a local operator briefing.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Dibba or Musandam operators; most divers reach the site by speedboat or dhow rather than shore entry.
Legal Notes
Use a local operator, follow briefing and tide timing, and respect any area-specific access rules.
Local Intel For Ras Marovi & Sunken Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Works well for macro-oriented dives and night diving across a 5–23 m depth range.
Freediving
Not a dedicated freedive site; the boat-reef profile is better suited to scuba and guided macro or night dives.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; treat it as a scuba reef unless a local operator plans a shallow discovery visit.
Wildlife at Ras Marovi & Sunken Reef
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Ras Marovi & Sunken Reef
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Ras Marovi & Sunken Reef
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
