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Ras Abu Soma

The Somabay headland marks the northern tip of Safaga Bay in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate. Known as "Ras" or head, this site features a steep wall that descends into a 25m deep plateau, with the prevailing current coming from the north. Divers at this location will discover ancient table corals of up to 4m in size as well as an impressive steep wall.

One of the highlights of this dive site is the potential encounters with a variety of large fish species. Divers may have the opportunity to come face to face with gray reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, guitarfishes, stingrays, eagle rays, and even hammerhead sharks.

With a visibility range of 24m and a maximum depth of 23m, this site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Located close to Ras Abu Soma in Egypt, this site offers an exciting underwater experience in the Red Sea.

Discover the wonders beneath the surface at this optimized dive site, perfect for divers of all skill levels. Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Egypt's Red Sea and explore the diverse marine life that awaits you. Come face to face with magnificent creatures, from majestic sharks to graceful rays, and marvel at the ancient corals that adorn the underwater landscape. This dive site promises an unforgettable adventure for every diver.

Diving Conditions Score for Ras Abu Soma

6.5
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 Ras Abu Soma

Depth

23m

Visibility

24m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Ras Abu Soma

Wave Height

0.84m

Wind Speed

31.8 m/s

Water Temp

26.7°C

Visibility

22.76km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.5s

Air Temperature

34.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 6.986666666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.84m, Wind 35.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.626666666666667/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at Ras Abu Soma 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
7:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.84m (3.55s), Wind: 35.3 m/s

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Safest Overall
9:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.78m (3.5s), Wind: 30.5 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.84m, Wind: 32.2 m/s

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

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 Ras Abu Soma

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 Ras Abu Soma

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

Ideal Conditions for Ras Abu Soma

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 Ras Abu Soma

Ras Abu Soma 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 19, 2026

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