Dive site guide · Safaga & Soma Bay · Pinnacle / erg
Tobia Arbaa — dive site guide
Also known as The Seven Pillars, Tobia Araba, The Seven Pilars, Seven Pillars, Tobia Arba
Tobia Arbaa is a coral pinnacle (erg) in the Tobia reefs, in the Safaga and Soma Bay area. Published dive guides record a maximum of about 20 m. Regularly reported life includes lionfish, jacks and silversides. Its position comes from limited independent sources.
How deep does it go?
Documented maximum depths vary between sources: 15 m, 20 m.
What's the underwater landscape like?
Sources describe 7 pillars, sand floor, 5 main pinnacles and sandy bottom.
- Pinnacles
What marine life can you see?
Regularly seen: Lionfish, jacks, silversides, anthias and glassfish.
Occasional or seasonal — never guaranteed: Turtle and turtles.
Who can dive it?
Recommended minimum: CMAS * / OW (per wannadive)
Safety: Lionfish hunt in torch beam on night dives.
How is it dived?
Getting there: Short boat time (< 10min).
Location. Go early (snorkel boats later).
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