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The Wall

3.4 — based on 12 community signals
4.2 12 especies 21 colaboradores

The Wall is a dramatic Omani dive site offering year-round access with healthy coral and rich marine biodiversity in an unrestricted zone.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
intermediate
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tortuga verde, Tortuga carey

Mapa

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Mapa de ubicación de The Wall © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
8.9 kn
Olas
1.6 m
Agua
28.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: WSW (66%)
Now: W (262°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.04m

Próxima: Alta a las 10:00 (+0.37m)

+0.6 m0 m-0.4 m
▲ 10:00 · +0.37m ▼ 21:00 · -0.43m ▲ 07:00 · +0.38m ▼ 22:00 · -0.44m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.45 · very high Aire PM2.511 · good 06:09 18:19
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 14.7 1.62 8 0mm
09-20 17.1 1.58 8 0mm
09-21 16.9 1.64 8 0mm
09-22 15.7 1.56 8 0mm
09-23 15 1.38 8 0mm
09-24 14.2 1.1 8 0mm
09-25 13.1 1.04 8 0mm

About this spot

The Wall delivers the kind of vertical geography that makes diving memorable. Oman's coastline hosts dramatic underwater formations, and this site lives up to its name with a notable drop-off that attracts divers seeking structure and scale. The site sits outside a marine protected area, so access is straightforward with no permit requirements. Coral health here is solid—no stress indicators in recent observations. That means the reef structure remains intact and colorful, supporting the marine life that makes Oman a worthwhile destination. Community videos document 12 species observations at the site, giving you a clear picture of what to expect underwater: a working ecosystem with regular fish traffic and reef-dependent creatures. The year-round accessibility is a genuine advantage. Unlike many Red Sea and Arabian Gulf sites that depend on seasonal weather windows, The Wall stays viable across all months. Plan around your own schedule rather than fighting monsoons or rough swells. Three community-contributed videos provide real footage of conditions and marine activity, so you can scout the dive before booking. Oman as a country remains less crowded than Egypt or the UAE, and The Wall sits in that quieter context—solid diving without the tourist crush.

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Vida marina

Tortuga verdeTortuga carey

Tipos de buceo

ParedArrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type G · 240V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 6137km · ~1412kg · €25

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 59/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 9h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 9h este · 6 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

What's the best time to dive The Wall?

The Wall is accessible year-round, so timing depends on your schedule rather than seasonal restrictions. Oman's geography generally allows diving any month, though checking current conditions with local operators before travel is always smart.

What's the difficulty level and depth at The Wall?

Specific depth and difficulty data aren't documented for this site, so contact local dive operators in Oman before booking. Bring your recent log and experience level when inquiring—operators will match you appropriately.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations are documented at The Wall. Community videos show active reef life consistent with Omani coastal diving. Expect reef fish, structure-dependent species, and the biodiversity typical of Arabian Peninsula sites with healthy coral.

Do I need permits or is it in a protected area?

The Wall sits outside any marine protected area, so no special permits are required. Standard tourist entry to Oman and local dive operator booking are your only requirements.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

14 registros · 11 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Toxopneustes pileolus

Echinoidea · Toxopneustidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 mar 2026
×1registros

Salmacis bicolor

Echinoidea · Temnopleuridae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 mar 2026
×1registros

Echinometra mathaei

Echinoidea · Echinometridae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 mar 2026
×1registros

Tripneustes gratilla

Echinoidea · Toxopneustidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 mar 2026
×1registros

Acanthopleura vaillantii

Polyplacophora · Chitonidae
GBIF
Última observación:
19 feb 2026
×1registros

Eriphia smithii

Malacostraca · Eriphiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
19 feb 2026
×1registros

Euryptyxis latireflexa

Gastropoda · Cerastidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 feb 2026
×2registros

Delphinus delphis

Mammalia · Delphinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
31 ene 2026
×1registros

Mobula mobular

Elasmobranchii · Myliobatidae
GBIF
Última observación:
29 ene 2026
×1registros

Orcinus orca

Mammalia · Delphinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 ene 2026
×2registros

Physeter macrocephalus

Mammalia · Physeteridae
GBIF
Última observación:
11 ene 2026
×2registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Oman Aggressor - Arabian Sea & Gulf of Oman liveaboard

DiveTheWorldVids

Diving in Oman

bestdestination

Scuba Diving at Daymaniyat Islands and Fahal Island in Oman.

Gavin Meyers
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jan (100/100) Worst: Sep (0/100) Now: Sep (0/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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