Elba Reef East (North-Plateau)
Why dive here
Elba Reef East (North-Plateau) is a reef dive where divers can encounter dolphins, humpback whales, oceanic whitetip sharks, sea turtles and spinner dolphins. Water ranges 23-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
Elba Reef East's North Plateau is a good choice if you're looking for a relaxed dive in Marsa Alam. It's a gentle reef slope, perfect for getting comfortable in the water or a multi-level profile. Keep an eye out for triggerfish patrolling the reef and the occasional moray eel peeking from its hidey-hole. We find it's a solid, undemanding dive, well-suited for a second tank.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Elba Reef East (North-Plateau)
Elba Reef East (North-Plateau) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Elba Reef East (North-Plateau), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (24.21, 35.56) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
83°F · Range: 27.3–30°C
Current Speed
3.61 cm/s
Direction: SE (146.3°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.07 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
38.47 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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