Tobia Kebir - Safaga

Roca Partida is basically a big rock in the middle of nowhere, which is exactly why it’s so good. This remote pinnacle acts like a giant, underwater billboard, constantly advertising its presence to anything pelagic passing by. We often find ourselves just hanging in the blue, watching dozens of silky sharks circle, sometimes a curious Galápagos shark will cruise by, and during whale season, humpbacks can be heard singing in the distance. It’s not a site for poking around in cracks; it’s about looking out into the blue and seeing what turns up. Expect strong currents here; it’s a dive for experienced deep divers comfortable in exposed conditions.

Location
Safaga, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
26.808900, 33.995400
Type
pinnacle

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 Tobia Kebir

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 Tobia Kebir

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