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Hamdi Block

Boat-access rocky wall with coral growth and sheltered reef life.

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Reached by boat from the Mirbat area and best planned outside the June to September monsoon period, when Dhofar sea state and visibility are more dependable.

About Hamdi Block

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.

Research Estimate At Hamdi Block

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VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessModerate entry effort
Coral HealthMixed health
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities

Where Is Hamdi Block?

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Hamdi Block Planning Details

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.

Safety & Access At Hamdi Block

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

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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.

Local Intel For Hamdi Block

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba

Wall dive from roughly 12 m down to about 28 m at the deepest point.

Snorkel

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.

Hamdi Block Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at Hamdi Block

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Wildlife at Hamdi Block

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Recent Logged Visits At Hamdi Block

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Dive Spot Log Averages At Hamdi Block

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Hamdi Block Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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Hamdi Block Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

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Wall profile, depth range, coral, and access summary.

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