Dive-site story
Tobia Arbaa, known as the Seven Pillars, features coral pinnacles rising from a sandy plateau in Safaga Bay. Divers navigate between these towers, which are encrusted with soft and hard corals sheltering reef life. Sandy channels between the pinnacles harbor benthic rays and bottom dwellers.
Coral pinnacles rising from a sandy seabed to near the surface
Shoals of glassfish and anthias around pillar overhangs
Micro-habitats harboring nudibranchs and pipefish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Spring and autumn bring moderate water temperatures and calmer seas to Safaga.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sea bannerfishHeniochus intermedius | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common lionfishPterois miles | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red Sea clownfishAmphiprion bicinctus | Common |
Marine forecast
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