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Safaga Soraya

3.6 — based on 17 community signals
4.2 12 especies 25 colaboradores

Safaga Soraya is a year-round Red Sea dive destination in Egypt with healthy coral and diverse marine life observations.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

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Viento
11.9 kn
Olas
0.56 m
Agua
28.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (48%)
Now: NW (322°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.5m

Próxima: Baja a las 06:00 (-0.17m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.2 m
▼ 06:00 · -0.17m ▲ 13:00 · +0.02m ▼ 18:00 · -0.08m ▲ 01:00 · +0.05m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.95 · high Aire PM2.57 · good 06:31 18:44
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 18.5 0.9 7 0mm
09-20 17.6 1.04 7 0mm
09-21 15.7 0.9 7 0mm
09-22 15.9 0.76 7 0mm
09-23 15.5 0.88 7 0mm
09-24 17 0.92 7 0mm
09-25 17.6 1.26 7 0mm

About this spot

Safaga Soraya sits along Egypt's Red Sea coast, a dive spot accessible year-round for reef exploration. The site shows no signs of coral bleaching stress, indicating robust coral health. Twelve documented species observations and three community videos provide evidence of active marine life and ongoing diver engagement at the site. The location lies outside a Marine Protected Area, giving it a different regulatory status than some neighboring Red Sea reefs. This positioning makes it an accessible option for divers planning Egypt itineraries. Local knowledge from the diving community continues to build the site's reputation through shared footage and sightings. Divers visit Safaga Soraya as part of broader Red Sea dive trips. The combination of healthy reef conditions and documented marine activity makes it worth adding to your Egypt dive plan. Species diversity recorded here suggests encounters with typical Red Sea fish and coral communities.

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Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 220V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 3760km · ~865kg · €16

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 59/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 8h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 7h este · 5 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

Can I dive Safaga Soraya year-round?

Yes, Safaga Soraya is diveable year-round. Red Sea conditions generally permit diving throughout the year, though weather and sea state vary seasonally. Check current conditions and plan with a local operator before booking.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations are documented at Safaga Soraya, reflecting typical Red Sea reef diversity. Expect reef fish, coral formations, and possibly larger pelagic activity. Review community videos and local reports for current sighting patterns.

Is Safaga Soraya protected or restricted?

Safaga Soraya is not inside a Marine Protected Area. Access is generally unrestricted, but comply with Egyptian diving regulations and any local site guidelines. Confirm requirements with your dive operator.

How healthy is the coral at Safaga Soraya?

The site shows no coral bleaching stress, indicating good reef health. This makes it an attractive dive for reef enthusiasts who want to see thriving coral ecosystems in the Red Sea.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Fred Lombard

5 km
4.9 (11 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified
Teléfono: +20 12 23615461
Horario: Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Freedom Divers

5 km
4.8 (86 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 53+ times this month
Teléfono: +20 12 24369878
Horario: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Shams Diving Centers

5.6 km
4.6 (106 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo PADI
Verified PADI Booked 48+ times this month
Teléfono: +20 10 22234507
Horario: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Paradise Divers

5.6 km
4.9 (141 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 46+ times this month
Teléfono: +20 10 68056464
Horario: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Nemo

5 km
4.3 (429 reviews) open now
Centro de buceo
Verified
Teléfono: +20 10 03648708
Horario: Friday: Open 24 hours

Dimensions Bleues-Ducks

5.6 km
5.0 (71 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 50+ times this month
Teléfono: +20 10 05604683
Horario: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving in Egypt - Tobia Soraya "The Beautiful Deep" 4K/60FPS 🐠 Safaga 2020

Ollywood - Dive & Travel
💬 3 top comments
  • Ich freue mich immer wieder, dass du uns teilhaben lässt an deinen schönen Tauchgängen.👍 Egal wie der Tauchgang war, du bleibst authentisch und zeigst alles genau so wie es war, das mag ich. Wer da einen Daumen nach unten gibt, der interessiert sich nicht für das Tauchen oder erwartet zu viel

    @peterb.8045 · 👍 2
  • Wieder ein schönes unterhaltsames Video. Kann ich gut brauchen und freue mich jetzt auf die Fortsetzung

    @franczidar2885 · 👍 0
  • Vielen Dank für deine Videos, bin regelmäßig in Safaga tauchen. Wenn ich auf Entzug bin kann ich mir immerhin eines deiner Videos anschauen, sehr cool.

    @herbertertzsaenger1315 · 👍 0

Scuba Diving Tobia Soraya, Red Sea, Egypt

R.O.F.
💬 1 top comments
  • ❤Beautifully done!!!

    @scottallan6770 · 👍 0

Diving @ Gamul Soraya - Safaga

Museldiver

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapy.cz user, please verify: "There is located a beach"."

    Tajtrdlik · 2024-02-02
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapy.cz user, please verify: "There is located a church"."

    Tajtrdlik · 2024-01-23
wind peaks Jun-Aug-Sep, calmest Nov-Jan-Dec, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: May (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (85/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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