Depth range, coral-garden summary, and fish-life listing.
Coral-rich Mirbat reef with easy profiles and varied reef life.
Coral-rich Mirbat reef with easy profiles and varied reef life.
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Fathi Reef is a coral-rich reef off the Mirbat coast, known for broad hard-and-soft coral sections and an easy layout that suits relaxed reef dives. Divers come here for colorful reef fish, morays, rays, and the chance of occasional larger visitors when conditions are clear.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 24m
Depth Note
Public dive-site references describe the reef at roughly 5-24 m, with many dives around 15 m.
Best Season
October to April is the most dependable period for Mirbat diving, after the June to September monsoon window when sea state and plankton bloom can limit conditions.
Typical Conditions
Usually dived as a relaxed reef profile with coral gardens and reef fish life. Conditions on the Dhofar coast are strongly seasonal, with clearer and more stable water outside the summer monsoon period.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Treat Fathi Reef as an easy coastal reef only in settled conditions. Seasonal bloom, swell, and surface chop can reduce visibility and comfort, so newer divers should keep the plan conservative and close to the reef line.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Average depth is about 15 m with a maximum depth of 24 m.
Snorkeling
This reef may suit confident snorkelers from a resort-front shoreline in calm conditions, but it is most commonly described as a scuba site and works best when surface conditions are settled.
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
Depth range, coral-garden summary, and fish-life listing.
Mirbat operator page with seasonality and regional marine-life context.
Regional Dhofar diving season guidance.
Mirbat dive-site overview with visibility and seasonality context.
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