Extra Divers - Safaga
Extra Divers Safaga is one of those Red Sea operations we always recommend to friends looking for a reliable, well-run base without the bustle of Hurghada. The team here really knows their stuff, especially when it comes to finding the quieter corners of local reefs. We've spent many a morning on their boats, heading out towards sites like Panorama Reef or Abu Kafan, and they consistently deliver a solid dive experience. What we really appreciate about Extra Divers is their knack for making divers feel genuinely looked after, whether you're just starting out or have hundreds of dives under your belt. Their guides have an eagle eye for spotting the smaller stuff, from vibrant nudibranchs tucked into soft corals to camouflaged scorpionfish. We’d suggest chatting with them about the day's conditions, as they often have a strong feel for where the currents are playing nice or where a specific schooling fish might be hanging out. The boats are comfortable, the gear is well-maintained, and they really focus on getting you to the right place at the right time for the best conditions. It's an excellent choice if you value smooth logistics and friendly faces.
- Location
- Safaga, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
- Coordinates
- 25.534073, 34.635616
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.extradivers-worldwide.com
- Courses
- yes
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Languages
- Deutsch, Englisch
- Price Range
- premium
Dive Sites Near Extra Divers
Extra Divers provides access to 15 dive sites in Safaga.
- Abu Hamra - 21m
- Abu Kafan - 15-40m (wall)
- Abu Kafan North - 25m
- Abu Kafan South - 25m
- Abu Saaf ED - 21m
- Abu Sawatyr - 19m
- Abu Soma Paradise House Reef (reef)
- Aida
- AIDA - 40m (wreck)
- AL KAHFAIN - 50m (wreck)
- Al Kahfain (Wreck) - 22m (wreck)
- Aluminium - 15-30m (wreck)
- Anemone Garden - 22m (reef)
- Aquarium - 19m
- AQUA SAFARI - 34m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Safaga
Best Time to Dive in Safaga
The warmest water temperatures in Safaga occur in August, averaging 29.2°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.1°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 23.1°C
- February: 22.3°C
- March: 22.1°C
- April: 22.8°C
- May: 25.0°C
- June: 26.5°C
- July: 27.7°C
- August: 29.2°C
- September: 28.6°C
- October: 27.4°C
- November: 26.7°C
- December: 24.9°C
Marine Life in Safaga
Home to 32 recorded species including 22 reef fish, 5 whales & dolphins, 2 seagrass & algae, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea cucumbers, 1 hard corals.
Notable Marine Life
- Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) - Whales & Dolphins
- White Dolphin (Sousa chinensis) - Whales & Dolphins
- Long-beaked Dolphin (Stenella longirostris) - Whales & Dolphins
- Bullethead Parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) - Reef Fish
- Slender grouper (Anyperodon leucogrammicus) - Reef Fish
- Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) - Sharks & Rays
- Desjardin's Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma velifer) - Reef Fish
- Diagonal Butterflyfish (Chaetodon fasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Dapple coris (Coris variegata) - Reef Fish
- Blue Trim Parrotfish (Scarus ghobban) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Safaga
Based on average water temperature of 25.5°C, currents 16 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°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