Erg Somaya - Hurghada

Erg Somaya is a solid choice for a dive in Hurghada, offering a pleasant mix of reef features without being overly demanding. We often find ourselves drifting along a gentle slope here, keeping an eye out for the resident Red Sea Clown Surgeonfish darting around the coral heads. It’s a good spot to really slow down and appreciate the smaller details, like the shy Bluebell Blennies peeking from their holes or the colourful Wrasse foraging among the rocks. We’ve had some memorable encounters with schools of Sleek Unicornfish here too. While not a dramatic wall dive, Erg Somaya reliably delivers a relaxed and engaging underwater experience, perfect for a chilled-out afternoon.

Location
Hurghada, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
27.195780, 33.984000
Type
pinnacle
Maximum Depth
10-25m

Best Time to Dive in Hurghada

The warmest water temperatures in Hurghada occur in August, averaging 28.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.1°C
  • February: 22.3°C
  • March: 22.0°C
  • April: 22.8°C
  • May: 24.9°C
  • June: 26.2°C
  • July: 27.5°C
  • August: 28.9°C
  • September: 28.1°C
  • October: 27.3°C
  • November: 26.6°C
  • December: 24.8°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Hurghada

Nearest Dive Centres to Erg Somaya

Marine Life in Hurghada

Home to 47 recorded species including 33 reef fish, 7 whales & dolphins, 4 seagrass & algae, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea cucumbers, 1 hard corals.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Erg Somaya

Based on average water temperature of 25.4°C, currents 20 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 25°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories