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Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)
Musandam boat reef with soft coral and macro life.
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Local operator required
Boat access and corner-current timing make a local operator the normal way in.
Boat access from Sheesa Bay, gentle reef slope, mild corner current, and a split north/south layout make it a straightforward operator dive.
About Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)
Red Island (Jazirat Hamra) is a boat-access coral reef in Sheesa Bay with a gentle slope to sandy bottom, split into north and south sections that are easy to plan as separate dives. It is a classic Musandam macro-and-night site: expect soft coral, a simple boat approach, mild corner currents, and a reef that rewards slow hovering rather than fast covering of distance.
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Research Estimate At Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
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Red Island (Jazirat Hamra) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
Gentle sloping coral reef down to sandy bottom, with the main range around 3-25 m and separate north/south sections.
Best Season
September through May, with October to December often the sweet spot for calmer conditions and more comfortable weather.
Typical Conditions
Warm-water coral reef with mild corner current and a sandy bottom; the main draw is macro life and night-diving structure.
Safety & Access At Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficSharp coral
Safety Notes
A mild current is reported around the island, particularly at the south and north tips.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; a local dhow or liveaboard is the normal way to reach the island.
Legal Notes
No site-specific legal restriction is known beyond normal Oman boat-dive and charter rules.
Local Intel For Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The island is large enough to plan as two dives, with gentle slopes, soft coral, and active reef life on both the north and south sides.
Freediving
Only the shallow reef top is plausible for very confident breath-hold use; the site is mainly a scuba and night-dive reef.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the reef top in calm water and is not the main use case.
Wildlife at Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Red Island (Jazirat Hamra)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
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