Popularity, photography value and dive logistics.
Boat-dived coral garden off Safaga.
Boat-dived coral garden off Safaga.
Tobia Hamra is a boat-dived coral garden off Safaga with a broad, sloping profile and sandy channels between coral blocks. The site is best enjoyed as a slow route-following dive, with the boat often positioned inside the coral garden, so return navigation and buoyancy matter. It is a strong choice for snorkelers and scuba divers who want clear water, reef scenery and steady marine-life sightings.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 40m
Depth Note
The reef spans shallow coral-garden sections and deeper slopes across a broad range.
Best Season
March-May and September-November are ideal; summer brings very warm water.
Typical Conditions
A broad sloping hard-coral garden with sandy channels, easy to dive and popular for underwater photography.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Take care with navigation and maintain good buoyancy control to avoid contact with the coral while returning to the boat.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; returning to the boat can be difficult when the vessel is positioned inside the coral garden.
Legal Notes
Treat it as a guided boat reef and avoid coral contact when returning to the boat.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Depth range of 5–40 m offers options for a variety of dive profiles.
Freediving
The shallow coral-garden top is snorkel-friendly, but the site is better appreciated on scuba over the full reef.
Snorkeling
Described as very nice for snorkelers.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Popularity, photography value and dive logistics.
Lee protection, low current and reef layout.
Boat access and approximate depth reference.
Hard-coral garden, sand channels and reef-life summary.
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