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Tobia Kebir

3.5 — based on 14 community signals
4.2 12 especies 25 colaboradores

Tobia Kebir is a year-round Red Sea dive destination in Egypt with healthy coral and rich marine life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

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

Hoy: Alta 13:00 (+0.02m), Baja 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 Ahora +0.1m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.95 · high Aire PM2.56 · 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

Tobia Kebir sits in Egypt's Red Sea, a reef system that draws divers throughout the year. The site hosts healthy coral with no bleaching stress recorded, making it a reliable choice for reef exploration. Twelve species observations have been logged at this location, giving divers a solid sense of the marine life to expect. The reef structure supports a mix of coral habitats typical of the Red Sea. Access is straightforward—the site falls outside a marine protected area, so standard Egypt dive tourism practices apply. Community video documentation exists, which helps new divers get a sense of conditions and layout before arrival. Tobia Kebir works for divers seeking year-round Red Sea reef time without the complexity of more remote or restricted sites. Visibility, depth rating, and seasonal water temperature shifts should be confirmed with local dive operators upon arrival, as conditions vary seasonally even in year-round destinations. The stable coral health is a strong indicator of a mature, well-established reef.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Egipto: 258 Sitios desde Pecios hasta Tiburones Martillo

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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 · 48%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 3758km · ~864kg · €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

When is the best time to dive Tobia Kebir?

Tobia Kebir is diveable year-round. Red Sea conditions shift seasonally—summer brings warmer water and calmer seas in some areas, while winter can bring stronger currents. Check with local operators for the specific conditions matching your visit dates.

What depth and difficulty level is Tobia Kebir?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not publicly documented for this site. Contact local Egyptian dive operators before booking to confirm depth ranges, current strength, and recommended experience level.

What marine life will I see at Tobia Kebir?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at Tobia Kebir. The reef supports typical Red Sea fauna, though exact species lists vary seasonally. Community videos posted by divers offer visual reference of what to expect.

Do I need permits or special access to dive Tobia Kebir?

Tobia Kebir is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Egypt diving regulations apply. You'll need to arrange dives through licensed local operators. Bring your certification card and passport.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Shams Diving Centers

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

Fred Lombard

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

Freedom Divers

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

ORCA Dive Club

4 km
Centro de buceo

Extra Fun Divers Soma Bay

5.2 km
4.3 (92 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified
Teléfono: +20 10 01389636
Horario: Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Tobia Kebir - 18.05.2021

Scuba Freaxxx
💬 1 top comments
  • supi, ich muss mal fragen was für einen Filter du auf der Gopro hast, ich habe die 8-er mit dem Flip-Filtersystem und bin echt unzufrieden damit. Wieviel FPS hast du eingestellt und und und ;-))

    @marceltourmo508 · 👍 1

2018_09_23_Egypt_Diving_SomaBay - Tobia Kebir

SunboyNbg

Tobia Kebir - Reef Diving - Egipt, Safaga, October 2014

Michal Ra

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 (88/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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