Bandar Khayran
Muscat · Oman
A sheltered fjord-like inlet southeast of Muscat where mangrove channels give way to coral-fringed limestone reefs — the calm, protected water makes it ideal for macro hunting and night dives. Nudibranchs carpet the rubble slopes while eagle rays cruise the sandy corridors between patch reefs. The combination of mangrove nursery habitat and open-water reef creates unusually rich juvenile fish populations.
Conditions
Depth
3 to 18 m
Good for beginners
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
6 to 12 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
22 to 30°C
3mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Still | Still | Still | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Still | Still | Still |
Your chances of seeing each animal
House Crow
Last confirmed May 2, 2026 · 19 records
Very likely
Most dives
Green Sea Turtle
Last confirmed Mar 16, 2026 · 15 records
Very likely
Most dives
Blue-spotted Ribbontail Ray
Last confirmed Mar 16, 2026 · 2 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Painted Spiny Lobster
Last confirmed Feb 14, 2026 · 2 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Pharaoh Cuttlefish
Last confirmed Jun 5, 2025 · 1 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Red-Wattled Lapwing
Last confirmed May 5, 2026 · 12 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Arabian Angelfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear