Extra Divers - Safaga

Extra Divers in Safaga is a good, reliable spot, often used for check dives or when the weather's a bit frisky elsewhere. It’s a shallow site, easing you into the Red Sea vibe without throwing too much at you. We often see large patches of seagrass here, which really brings in the Hound Needlefish and Dusky Parrotfish, happily grazing. Look closely around the scattered coral heads, you'll likely spot Chestnut Blennies peering out, and we've logged a good number of Desjardin's Sailfin Tangs weaving through the Staghorn coral. It’s not a drift dive, just a relaxed potter around, perfect for getting your buoyancy dialled in or for a leisurely second dive.

Location
Safaga, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
26.156998, 34.244827
Type
shore
Maximum Depth
5-12m

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Safaga

Nearest Dive Centres to Extra Divers

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 Species

Recommended Packing List for Extra Divers

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