Halfmoon Bay

Shallow training site with unique artificial coral structures.

Shore Access
5m Avg Depth
7m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located in the vicinity of Dammam and Khobar, serving as a unique location for diving training. It's notable for its abundance of artificial coral formations and submerged blocks, providing an interesting environment for exploration. While it lacks natural reefs, these constructed elements offer opportunities to practice navigation and buoyancy control. Due to the presence of artificial structures, visibility can vary.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Fair
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Fair Viz
Famousness Local Secret

Plan Your Visit

artificial reefbeginner friendlytrainingshore divenavigation

Marine Life

GrouperAngelfishArtificial coral

Things to Note

Difficulty:

beginner

Very shallow maximum depth and use as a training site.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 29.6°C

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