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Tobia Kebir

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# Tobia Kebir Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
40m – 60m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong

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 — seen at this dive site
mottled scallop Gloripallium maculosum lovelyclemmy
Scissortail Sergeant — seen at this dive site
Scissortail Sergeant Abudefduf sexfasciatus francoislibert
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish Rhinecanthus assasi lovelyclemmy
Blue-spotted Cornetfish — seen at this dive site
Blue-spotted Cornetfish Fistularia commersonii luispb
Tiger Cardinalfish — seen at this dive site
Tiger Cardinalfish Cheilodipterus macrodon lovelyclemmy
White-spotted Puffer — seen at this dive site
White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus motalec

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 60 m
Min Depth 40 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Strong
GPS 26.8111°, 33.9767°