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Frames the site as a north-to-south drift from a boat about 45 minutes from Safaga, with rare strong current and turtle sightings.
Dive Spot Guide•
Ras Abu Soma
Drift wall with a coral plateau and big pelagics.
Local operator required
Usually run by a Safaga boat operator that can drop the group north and recover them after the drift.
Safaga drift reef with a wall, a plateau of table corals, and regular sightings of sharks, rays, barracuda, and turtles.
About Ras Abu Soma
Ras Abu Soma is a current-driven drift wall at the north end of Safaga Bay, with a plateau of large table corals and a sheltered top reef that keeps the day manageable. The site is known for grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, eagle rays, barracuda, turtles, and other open-water visitors when conditions line up.
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Research Estimate At Ras Abu Soma
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Ras Abu Soma?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Ras Abu Soma Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
25m - 35m
Depth Note
The plateau is described around 25 m, with the wall dropping to 35 m+ and deeper on the exposed line.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
North-running current on a wall-and-plateau profile, with a sheltered top reef and occasional stronger drift.
Safety & Access At Ras Abu Soma
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong currentSharp coralDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Treat Ras Abu Soma as a drift dive, keep clear of the wall and plateau edge, and plan for the current to run north to south.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the site is handled as a drift dive, not a shore entry.
Legal Notes
Follow the boat briefing and any local Safaga marine-area rules; the standard plan is a north drop and south pickup.
Local Intel For Ras Abu Soma
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba is the main use case here: drop in upcurrent, drift the wall, then work the plateau and safety stop on the way back.
Freediving
Experienced freedivers can use the shallow top reef on calm days, but the current and depth make Ras Abu Soma a scuba-first site.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling is limited to the calmest shallow water near the top reef; the wall and current are not snorkel-friendly.
Wildlife at Ras Abu Soma
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Ras Abu Soma
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Ras Abu Soma
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
