Tobia Kebir

# Tobia Kebir Dive Site

Tobia Kebir is a premier diving destination located in Qesm Safaga, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This Indian Ocean site attracts divers of intermediate to advanced skill levels seeking dramatic underwater formations and abundant marine life.

The dive features impressive coral-covered pinnacles and rocky outcrops that rise from depths of 40-60 meters, offering striking topography and excellent visibility. Divers encounter vibrant hard and soft corals creating spectacular wall formations and sheltered reef structures.

Marine life is diverse and prolific, including reef sharks, jacks, groupers, barracudas, and schools of snappers. Smaller species such as wrasses, parrotfish, and nudibranchs thrive throughout the reef ecosystem. Turtles and eagle rays are occasionally spotted.

Strong currents are common, making this site suitable for experienced divers comfortable with drift diving. The combination of challenging conditions, dynamic seascapes, and rich biodiversity makes Tobia Kebir an unforgettable destination for qualified divers exploring Egypt’s Red Sea.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

mottled scallop Gloripallium maculosum lovelyclemmy

Scissortail Sergeant Abudefduf sexfasciatus francoislibert

Arabian Picasso Triggerfish Rhinecanthus assasi lovelyclemmy

Blue-spotted Cornetfish Fistularia commersonii luispb

Tiger Cardinalfish Cheilodipterus macrodon lovelyclemmy

White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus motalec

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)