Wall profile, depth range, coral, and access summary.
Boat-access rocky wall with coral growth and sheltered reef life.
Boat-access rocky wall with coral growth and sheltered reef life.
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Hamdi Block is a boat-access rocky wall and reef dive near Mirbat, with hard coral growth, ledges, and crevices that reward slow inspection for morays and other small reef life. The site is usually dived as a relaxed wall profile, with occasional dolphin sightings on the ride out adding to the trip rather than defining the underwater draw.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 28m
Depth Note
Public dive-site references place Hamdi Block from roughly 12-28 m as a boat-access wall dive.
Best Season
October to April is the more dependable Mirbat dive season, outside the June to September monsoon period when swell and plankton blooms affect Dhofar conditions.
Typical Conditions
Usually dived as a boat-access wall or reef profile with hard coral, rocky shelter, and moderate recreational depths. Conditions are strongly seasonal on the Dhofar coast, with clearer and steadier water outside the summer monsoon period.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Plan Hamdi Block as an intermediate boat wall dive with deeper sections, open-coast exposure, and season-sensitive visibility. Keep new divers shallower on the wall and confirm sea state before departure from the jetty.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Wall dive from roughly 12 m down to about 28 m at the deepest point.
Snorkeling
Hamdi Block is not an obvious snorkel-first site because it is described as a boat-access wall dive with deeper sections and open-coast condition sensitivity.
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
Wall profile, depth range, coral, and access summary.
Mirbat operator page with seasonality and regional dive context.
Regional Dhofar diving season guidance.
Mirbat visibility and seasonality overview.
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