Wonder Wall

Oman's Wonder Wall: stunning coral, swim-throughs, diverse marine life

Boat Access
9m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Wonder Wall, is located in RAS SAMUT, Oman, and offers a diverse underwater landscape. The site features a fascinating combination of small and large rocks, sandy slopes, and impressive walls teeming with vibrant coral. Navigation involves exploring swim-throughs and navigating along the walls, requiring good buoyancy control and awareness of the potential currents. No specific historical information is provided, but the unique geological formations and biodiversity suggest a site of natural significance.

Marine life abounds at Wonder Wall. Divers can expect to encounter schools of Jackfish, Fusiliers, and Barracudas, alongside Turtles, Angelfish, and Lionfish. More elusive encounters may include Stingrays, Murray Eel, Lobster, and even White-tip Reef Sharks, Zebra Sharks, Whale Sharks, and Mola-mola. The coral formations themselves teem with a wealth of smaller creatures perfect for macro photography.

The best time to visit Wonder Wall is likely during the calmer months, avoiding periods of strong tidal changes that increase currents. The site is generally unsuitable for snorkeling or freediving due to the depth and potential for strong currents. Experienced divers should be comfortable navigating currents and swim-throughs. Good buoyancy control is essential to avoid damaging the fragile coral ecosystem.

Diving

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Local Secret

Plan Your Visit

swim-throughwall divecoral reefsharkturtledrift divemacro photographywide angleoman

Marine Life

JackfishFusiliersBarracudasTurtlesAngelfishLionfishStingraysMurray EelLobsterHard coralsSoft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Swim-throughs require experience; currents can be strong.

Hazards:
strong currentsmarine life
Current Strength:

Variable

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