Oman

As Sifah

As Sifah is a coastal village within easy reach of Muscat, Oman, it functions as a gateway for divers exploring the Gulf of Oman. The area offers access to reef dives along the coast and at nearby shallow offshore sites, with multiple dive centers concentrated around Muscat that run day trips, introductory courses, and more advanced dives. The local environment features warm, generally calm seas with typical tropical Arabian Gulf marine life, and visibility can vary with season. For a dedicated trip, divers often stay in or near Muscat and arrange boat trips to nearby reefs and wrecks along the Gulf.

Essential information for traveling in Oman

About Oman

Sea
Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Persian Gulf and Ind...
Timezone
Asia/Muscat
Languages
AR
Demonym
Omani
Phone prefix
+968

Practicalities

Currency
OMR
Voltage
230, 240
Plug type
Type G, Type F
Airports
MCT SLL KHS OHR DQM

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around As Sifah

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Nearby cities for scuba diving around As Sifah

The best time to dive in As Sifah

The best months to dive in As Sifah are from May to October. Temperatures are confortable (30-37°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
21 °C 24 °C 8/10
02 - Feb.
24 °C 24 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
26 °C 25 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
33 °C 28 °C 8/10
05 - May
36 °C 31 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
37 °C 33 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
35 °C 32 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
33 °C 31 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
33 °C 30 °C 8/10
10 - Oct.
30 °C 30 °C 9/10
11 - Nov.
25 °C 28 °C 9/10
12 - Dec.
23 °C 26 °C 8/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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