Tobia Hamra
This dive site boasts a mesmerizing coral garden, teeming with diverse marine life. As you navigate through the big, sloping hard coral garden, keep an eye out for magnificent eagle rays and graceful turtles. The coral blocks provide a perfect hiding spot for numerous morays, adding an element of excitement to your dive.
Tobia Hamra is strategically positioned at the northern part of Tobia Island, just a short distance from Ras Abu Soma in the Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. The underwater landscape offers a unique charm, with the reef gently dropping off at 5m into a narrow sand road, gradually transforming into a breathtaking coral garden that extends to a depth of approximately 40m. The elongated reef provides multiple anchor lines, allowing for a variety of dive experiences.
Experience the wonders of Tobia Hamra, a must-visit dive site in Egypt. Whether you are a snorkeler or an avid diver, this site promises to captivate your senses. Immerse yourself in the vibrant marine ecosystem and explore the hidden treasures that await beneath the surface.
Diving Conditions Score for Tobia Hamra
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Tobia Hamra
Depth
18m
Visibility
23m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Tobia Hamra
Wave Height
0.36m
Wind Speed
5.9 m/s
Water Temp
27.7°C
Visibility
23.28km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.5s
Air Temperature
31.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Tobia Hamra
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.65318407960199/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.32m, Wind 3.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 8.335238095238095/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Tobia Hamra 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.
Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.32m (3.35s), Wind: 3.5 m/s
Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Tobia HamraAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tobia Hamra
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 Hamra
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Tobia Hamra
Ideal Conditions for Tobia Hamra
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
April
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Tobia Hamra
Tobia Hamra shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (33.5°C) and January the coldest (12.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 January to March, 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 - Jul 9, 2026