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Bill's Bumps
Fahal Island wall dive with bumps, tunnels, and rich reef life.
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Reached by boat from Muscat in about half an hour; usually planned as an intermediate Fahal Island dive where current and surge can vary around the wall and swim-throughs.
About Bill's Bumps
Bill's Bumps is a boat-access wall and reef site on Fahal Island, known for shallow contour lines, swim-through features, and reef life packed around the island's western side. Divers usually come for turtles, morays, rays, schooling reef fish, and the mix of easy outer wall sections with tighter topography that deserves careful buoyancy.
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Research Estimate At Bill's Bumps
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentModerate current
SurgeModerate surge
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Bill's Bumps Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 18m
Depth Note
Described as having shallow water along the wall, with tunnels and holes that can be entered.
Best Season
Fahal Island diving runs most of the year, with September to May usually giving the easiest planning window around Muscat for visibility and sea state.
Typical Conditions
Usually dived as a boat-access wall and reef profile with moderate current exposure, varied topography, and visibility that changes with season and plankton. Conditions are often straightforward for experienced recreational teams, but not static.
Safety & Access At Bill's Bumps
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Tunnels and holes can be entered, creating an overhead environment.
Local Intel For Bill's Bumps
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Wall dive with shallow sections; tunnels and holes can be explored.
Snorkeling
Bill's Bumps is primarily a scuba site because of the wall profile and overhead-style features, though strong surface swimmers may visit the shallow outer reef in very calm conditions with boat support.
Wildlife at Bill's Bumps
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Bill's Bumps
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Bill's Bumps
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
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