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Musandam tourism brochure describing the region as a boating and diving destination.
Dive Spot Guide•
Lima Rock (South)
Lima Rock (South) is a strong-current Musandam wall.
Boat-access wall and slope dive in Musandam, best for divers comfortable with current and timed entries.
About Lima Rock (South)
Lima Rock (South) is the current-heavy southern face of Musandam's Lima Rock, usually dived by boat from Dibba as a wall-and-slope circuit. It suits intermediate to advanced divers who want changing light, coral pinnacles, and a busy Musandam fish scene with barracuda, jacks, snappers, rays, turtles, and the occasional whale shark.
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Lima Rock (South) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 45m
Depth Note
Shallow wall-and-slope reef with coral pinnacles and a broad depth range.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer sea windows usually easier for boat planning.
Typical Conditions
Conditions can change with the time of day as light/visibility and currents vary.
Safety & Access At Lima Rock (South)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Strong, turbulent currents are a key consideration; plan timing and exposure carefully and ensure appropriate experience for the conditions.
Access Restrictions
Boat only; check current before entry and use the guide's pickup plan.
Legal Notes
Follow operator instructions and stay within the site's advanced-diver planning envelope.
Local Intel For Lima Rock (South)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for intermediate to advanced scuba divers due to strong, turbulent currents. Mentioned as an excellent site for using DPVs (scooters).
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site; the wall and current sensitivity make scuba the practical choice.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wall and moving water are best handled from a boat dive.
Wildlife at Lima Rock (South)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Lima Rock (South)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Lima Rock (South)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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