Elphinstone Reef
Why dive here
With 52+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, oceanic whitetip sharks, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Elphinstone Reef offers some of Deep South's richest reef diving. Water ranges 22-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
Elphinstone is a classic Red Sea deep dive, a narrow, torpedo-shaped reef that drops away to over 29m on both sides. We often drift the length of it, scanning the blue for oceanic whitetips and hammerheads, especially in early morning. The coral cover on the plateau and walls is healthy, with plenty of anthias and fusiliers. It’s a good spot for intermediate divers comfortable with depths and potential currents, offering reliable encounters with larger pelagics.
Typical Elphinstone Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 29m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Elphinstone Reef
Elphinstone Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Elphinstone Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (25.3, 34.78) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
81°F · Range: 25.7–28.9°C
Air Temperature
29°C
83°F
Wind Speed
7.55 m/s
14.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1011.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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