Ras Abu Soma

# Ras Abu Soma Dive Site

Ras Abu Soma is a premier diving destination located off the coast of Safaga in Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate. This reef system offers depths ranging from 5 to 40 meters, making it suitable for divers of intermediate to advanced skill levels.

Divers exploring Ras Abu Soma encounter vibrant coral gardens featuring hard and soft corals, alongside dramatic rocky formations and sandy slopes. The site is renowned for its rich marine biodiversity, including reef sharks, barracuda, grouper, and colorful schools of tropical fish species. Large pelagic fish frequently patrol the deeper waters, while smaller reef inhabitants like nudibranchs and crustaceans inhabit the shallower sections.

The site’s varying topography provides multiple diving options, from leisurely reef exploration to more challenging drift dives along the reef wall. Strong currents can occur, particularly at deeper depths, requiring good buoyancy control and experience. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 meters, depending on seasonal conditions.

Ras Abu Soma remains an excellent choice for divers seeking diverse marine encounters and spectacular Red Sea reef scenery.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Arabian Picasso Triggerfish Rhinecanthus assasi lovelyclemmy

Blue-spotted Cornetfish Fistularia commersonii luispb

Tiger Cardinalfish Cheilodipterus macrodon lovelyclemmy

White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus motalec

Giant Moray Gymnothorax javanicus luispb

Masked Butterflyfish Chaetodon semilarvatus lovelyclemmy

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)