Fahal Island marine life and site context.
East-side Fahal coral slope with rays and turtles.
East-side Fahal coral slope with rays and turtles.
Hamburger is a gentle east-side Fahal Island dive with a shallow-to-moderate slope, sandy and pebbly bottom, and coral-covered boulders. It suits both newer and experienced divers when the sea is calm, with the profile staying easy to read and the coral relief giving the site character. The draw is the mix of structure and life: reef fish over hard and soft coral, plus rays, turtles, and occasional larger visitors. It is a simple, relaxed Oman dive that still feels lively because the bottom changes so clearly as you move along the slope.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 20m
Depth Note
Starts around 5–6 m and descends to about 20 m.
Best Season
October to May, when seas are calmer and visibility improves.
Typical Conditions
Gentle slope from sand to pebbles and coral-covered boulders, with moderate depth and calm-water windows.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep an eye on coral contact in the boulder zone and confirm sea-state timing before entering.
Access Restrictions
Plan a local operator transfer to Fahal Island rather than independent shore access.
Legal Notes
Follow local island-access guidance and dive with a licensed operator familiar with Fahal Island.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for both beginner and advanced scuba divers, with a depth range of roughly 5–20 m.
Freediving
The shallow end can work for confident freedivers, but it is primarily a scuba site.
Snorkeling
The top of the slope can be snorkelable in calm conditions, though the better coral and ray sightings are usually better on scuba.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Fahal Island marine life and site context.
Oman visibility and calm-water baseline.
Muscat access time and Fahal Island coral/shark context.
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