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Describes Tobia Kebir as accessible, with minimal current, novice-friendly routing, and a sand-eel field.
Dive Spot Guide•
Tobia Kebir
Beginner-friendly Safaga reef with a sand-eel field.
Boat-access Safaga reef with a gentle profile, a channel, and a small cave on the main reef; easy current makes it good for relaxed reef dives.
About Tobia Kebir
Tobia Kebir is a boat-access Safaga reef with a gentle profile, a channel, and a small cave on the main reef. It is known as a beginner-friendly site because current is usually light and the route mixes sandy areas, reef edges, and a sand-eel field with regular macro life. Divers use it for relaxed reef days rather than heavy-current planning.
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Research Estimate At Tobia Kebir
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Tobia Kebir?
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Tobia Kebir Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 20m
Depth Note
The main reef is described in the 8-20 m band, with a small cave around 10 m and a channel area that holds the sand-eel field.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Generally little current and a sheltered reef line with a channel and small cave.
Safety & Access At Tobia Kebir
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Keep to the designated route, watch buoyancy in the channel and cave area, and follow the marine-park briefing.
Access Restrictions
Located within a marine park; use the boat operator and the designated entry for the day.
Legal Notes
Follow marine-park rules and the operator briefing, especially around the channel and cave section.
Local Intel For Tobia Kebir
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
An easy, beginner-suitable dive with multiple route options from the site.
Freediving
The shallow channel and reef edge can suit calm-day freediving, but the site is primarily a scuba reef.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the shallowest calm fringe; the main reef is better suited to scuba.
Wildlife at Tobia Kebir
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Tobia Kebir
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Tobia Kebir
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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