Dive-site story
Abu Soma Garden sits along the eastern fringing reef of the Soma Bay peninsula. The site features a sandy plateau scattered with massive Porites heads, table corals, and hard coral formations before sloping down toward a deeper drop-off. Calm conditions on the plateau make it ideal for leisurely exploring microhabitats where cryptic reef dwellers hide under ledges and within acropora branches.
Extensive hard coral formations featuring large table corals and brain coral bommies
Frequent encounters with green sea turtles grazing along the reef slope
Sheltered plateau suitable for extended bottom time and macro photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is accessible year-round, though spring and autumn offer the optimal balance of warm water and comfortable surface temperatures.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluespotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red Sea clownfishAmphiprion bicinctus | Common | ||||||||||||
| CrocodilefishCymbacephalus beauforti | Common |
Marine forecast
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