Ras Abu Soma
Headland reef at Soma Bay north of Safaga, usually dived as a drift because of strong current. Its exposed position brings large shoals of fish, and sharks and napoleon wrasse are not unusual along the wall.
Facts
- Region: Northern Red Sea – Egypt
- Area: Safaga
- Depth: 5–40 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: strong
- Type: reef, wall, drift
- Coordinates: 26.8393, 34.002
- Highlights: napoleon wrasse, reef shark
- Tips: Expect strong current; plan a drift with surface marker buoy.