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Abu Soma Garden

Abu Soma Garden is an ideal dive site in Egypt, located close to Ras Abu Soma in the Red Sea Governorate. With a maximum depth of 20m and excellent visibility reaching up to 22m, this site is perfect for divers of all skill levels, including beginners, advanced, and expert divers. The absence of strong currents further enhances the dive experience, allowing for a relaxed exploration.

This dive site boasts a stunning coral garden that spans from the surface down to over 30m. The shallow areas of the coral garden are particularly captivating, as the sunlight illuminates an array of vibrant colors. Not only is Abu Soma Garden a fantastic diving spot, but it is also well-suited for snorkelers who can enjoy the beauty of the shallow coral garden.

Divers will have the opportunity to encounter numerous schools of fish during their exploration. Keep an eye out for elusive moray eels and camouflaged octopuses, as they tend to seek refuge within the coral garden. And if you're lucky, you might even spot majestic eagle rays gliding through these underwater landscapes.

While the coral garden dominates this dive site, there are also occasional sandy areas where rays often settle down. These interruptions in the coral formations add diversity to the underwater scenery and provide additional opportunities for fascinating encounters.

Abu Soma Garden offers a memorable diving experience for enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you are a beginner, advanced diver, or an experienced expert, this site's gentle conditions and awe-inspiring features will surely leave a lasting impression. Plan your visit and embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure at Abu Soma Garden.

Diving Conditions Score for Abu Soma Garden

6.9
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Abu Soma Garden

Depth

20m

Visibility

22m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Abu Soma Garden

Wave Height

0.64m

Wind Speed

28 m/s

Water Temp

26.4°C

Visibility

22.72km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.35s

Air Temperature

33.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Abu Soma Garden
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Dive Score Chart for Abu Soma Garden

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.44/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.64m, Wind 27.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 6.946666666666666/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Abu Soma Garden: 06:00
Sunset at Abu Soma Garden: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Abu Soma Garden are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.64m (3.25s), Wind: 27.5 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 24.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Abu Soma Garden
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Abu Soma Garden

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Abu Soma Garden

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.5/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Abu Soma Garden

January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4

Ideal Conditions for Abu Soma Garden

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.9°C / 78.6°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.2m / 7.2ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Abu Soma Garden

Abu Soma Garden shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (32.6°C) and January the coldest (12.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 2.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026

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