Soma Bay garden Suggest edit

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

45 minAvg dive time

March to NovemberBest months

24.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

20.0–25.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Soma Bay Garden is a popular dive site located in Safaga, Egypt, known for its vibrant coral gardens and diverse marine life. The site features a variety of underwater landscapes, making it suitable for divers of different skill levels.

Divers can explore lush coral gardens teeming with colorful fish and other marine creatures. The site offers opportunities to see both hard and soft corals, as well as occasional sightings of larger species such as turtles and rays.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 20.0–25.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
coral sand rock Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting conditions in the morning; use a wide-angle lens for coral shots.

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