Tobia Arbaa
Tobia Arbaa is a popular dive site near Safaga, Egypt, easily accessible by speedboat or daily boat tour. This dive site boasts five prominent pinnacles situated on a shallow sandy bottom, providing an ideal environment for both entry-level and advanced divers. Explore the magnificent pinnacles while marveling at the vibrant and enchanting soft corals. As you navigate through the water, keep an eye out for captivating marine life such as blue spotted rays and crocodile fish. With a visibility of 21 meters and a maximum depth of 15 meters, Tobia Arbaa guarantees an unforgettable underwater experience. Located in the Red Sea Governorate, close to Ras Abu Soma, this dive site is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the Red Sea.
Diving Conditions Score for Tobia Arbaa
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Tobia Arbaa
Depth
15m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Tobia Arbaa
Wave Height
0.74m
Wind Speed
29.2 m/s
Water Temp
26.7°C
Visibility
22.78km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.6s
Air Temperature
32°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tobia Arbaa
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Dive Score Chart for Tobia Arbaa
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.286666666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 27.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 6.946666666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Tobia Arbaa: 06:00
Sunset at Tobia Arbaa: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Tobia Arbaa 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.
Best Overall
9:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.74m (3.65s), Wind: 27.4 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.72m, Wind: 28.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Tobia ArbaaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tobia Arbaa
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 Tobia Arbaa
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 Tobia Arbaa
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Tobia Arbaa
Water Temp
25.9°C / 78.6°F
April
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.2m / 7.2ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Tobia Arbaa
Tobia Arbaa 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026
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