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Bill's Bumps

Fahal Island wall dive with bumps, tunnels, and rich reef life.

ScubaBoat EntryIntermediate
ReefWall
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.

Research Estimate At Bill's Bumps

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VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessModerate entry effort
Coral HealthHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Current StrengthModerate current
Surge StrengthModerate surge

Where Is Bill's Bumps?

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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

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Key Hazards

Overhead environment

Safety Notes

Tunnels and holes can be entered, creating an overhead environment.

Local Intel For Bill's Bumps

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Scuba

Wall dive with shallow sections; tunnels and holes can be explored.

Snorkel

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.

Bill's Bumps Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at Bill's Bumps

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Wildlife at Bill's Bumps

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Recent Logged Visits At Bill's Bumps

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Dive Spot Log Averages At Bill's Bumps

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Bill's Bumps Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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Bill's Bumps Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

diveplanit.com · Dive Directory

Depth band, conditions, and wildlife notes.

www.go-oman.com · Travel Guide

Muscat diving seasonality and visibility context.

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