Operator page with boat access, reef layout, and depth context.
Shallow coral-tower dive near Safaga.
Commonly dived as a guided day-boat trip from Safaga.
Tobia Soraya is a small Safaga reef site built from coral towers over sand, with an easy profile, a shallow top, and enough structure for relaxed reef dives, training, and snorkeling.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 16m
Depth Note
Shallow reef blocks and tunnels start around 5 to 12 m, with a maximum depth of 16 m.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Shallow boat dive with coral towers over sand, limited current, average visibility around 15 meters, and a profile that works for many levels when the water is calm.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy steady in the tunnel sections and manage the boat drop with the guide.
Access Restrictions
Usually reached by guided boat trips through Safaga operators.
Legal Notes
Follow local Red Sea dive rules and the operator briefing.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for Open Water and Advanced Open Water divers who want a shallow reef with some tunnel sections and short boat logistics.
Freediving
The shallow top of the reef may work on calm days, but the tunnel structure makes buoyancy and surface discipline important.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is possible on the shallow reef top and around the sand patches when conditions are calm.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Operator page with boat access, reef layout, and depth context.
Official Safaga dive-site page with regional current and weather protection context.
Directory page with easy-rating, visibility, current, and life-list detail for the exact site.
Independent travel guide with timing and current notes for the site.
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