Dive-site story
Sitting seaward of the iconic Snoopy Island off Fujairah's Al Aqah coastline, Snoopy Deep Reef offers a deeper alternative to the busy inshore rocks. The seabed here features scattered rocky outcrops, table corals, and hard coral bommies resting on a sandy substrate. The open position invites regular visits from pelagic species, rays, and passing turtles moving along the Gulf of Oman shelf.
Encounters with resting green and hawksbill turtles along the coral heads
Frequent sightings of blacktip reef sharks patrolling the sandy periphery
Sheltered rock formations harboring honeycomb moray eels and scorpionfish
Schools of yellowtail fusiliers and Arabian angelfish darting around coral bommies
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Autumn through spring brings comfortable ambient temperatures and stable visibility before late summer thermoclines and plankton blooms set in.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacktip reef sharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Honeycomb moray eelGymnothorax favagineus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Arabian angelfishPomacanthus maculosus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub cuttlefishSepia latimanus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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