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Tobia Hamra

Located in the stunning waters of the Red Sea, Tobia Hamra is a captivating dive site suitable for divers of all levels. With a maximum depth of 18m and an impressive visibility of 23m, this site offers an unparalleled underwater experience. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, Tobia Hamra has something to offer everyone.

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

8
Very Good

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

beginner
advanced
expert

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tobia Hamra
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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.

Sunrise at Tobia Hamra: 06:00
Sunset at Tobia Hamra: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.32m (3.35s), Wind: 3.5 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Tobia Hamra
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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

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 Hamra

January
Score: 8.6
April
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.5

Ideal Conditions for Tobia Hamra

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.9m / 6.2ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 9, 2026

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