Operator map/briefing sheet covering entry and exit, current, depth range, and marine life.
Coral wall and drift route with pinnacles
Coral wall and drift route with pinnacles
Boat transfer, drift timing, and site pickup all benefit from a local operator brief.
Habiba Wall is a coral wall and drift route built around pinnacles, coral blocks, and a pronounced drop-off. The site combines a shallow start with a more committed wall profile, so it suits divers who are comfortable managing current and staying precise around coral structure.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 30m
Depth Note
The site is a wall-and-drift profile that starts near the big pinnacle and continues along the wall with the main route on the mid-water band above the drop-off.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer periods making the drift route easier to manage.
Typical Conditions
Coral wall, pinnacles, and coral gardens with a drift profile and moderate current on many days.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep a tight buoyancy profile along the wall, watch the current at the drop-off, and stay within guide-led drift planning when the route opens up.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, with drift timing and buoyancy control important along the wall.
Legal Notes
Treat the deeper start point and wall edge as guided dive planning and stay within training limits for current and depth.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a controlled wall-and-drift dive with good buoyancy and awareness of the coral blocks and drop-off line.
Freediving
Freediving is not the primary use case here because the site is defined by a wall profile and current management.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is only a secondary option in very calm conditions; the site is primarily set up as a scuba wall dive.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Operator map/briefing sheet covering entry and exit, current, depth range, and marine life.
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