Also known as Ras Abu Sawmah; Abu Soma Headland; Soma Bay Point
The headland forming the northern arm of Safaga Bay: a steep wall ending on a 25 m plateau to the south, carrying some of the largest…
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The headland forming the northern arm of Safaga Bay: a steep wall ending on a 25 m plateau to the south, carrying some of the largest table corals in the region. Depth 5–30 m; day boat; The dominant feature. Current normally sets from the north around the headland and is often moderate to strong; the site is dived as a drift and there is a separate SSI record for 'Ras Abu Soma Drift' at 26.8576, 34.0022. current; visibility 20-30 m. Red Sea coastal protectorate waters.
Entry over the reef top into a 30 m tunnel with a small exit hole, opening onto soft corals and boulders. A committing shore dive that…
A narrow reef roughly 300 m long running north-south with a plateau at each end and near-vertical walls falling well past 100 m. Widely…
Northern plateau and drop-off of Abu Kafan
Southern plateau of Abu Kafan, dived as a drift along the sheer wall.
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