Dive-site story
Hayutt sits in the eastern cluster of the Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve off the coast of Oman. The dive features a gently sloping hard coral garden interspersed with rocky ledges, sandy gullies, and large Porites coral heads. Plentiful marine life shelters among the staghorn and table coral formations, while open-water visitors cruise past the outer reef drop-off.
Extensive hard coral gardens featuring massive table and Porites corals
Frequent encounters with resident green and hawksbill sea turtles feeding along the reef
Seasonal chances to encounter passing whale sharks in the surrounding blue water
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Spring and autumn provide optimal water clarity and comfortable surface temperatures, avoiding the peak summer heat and mid-winter wind.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksbill TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Honeycomb MorayGymnothorax favagineus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Oman AnemonefishAmphiprion omanensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktip Reef SharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Whale SharkRhincodon typus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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