Elba Reef West (Fingers)
Why dive here
Elba Reef West (Fingers) 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 West, often called "Fingers," gives divers a series of coral spurs extending from the main reef wall. We’ve found decent hard coral formations here, especially at shallower depths, along with the usual Red Sea suspects like butterflyfish and angelfish. Currents can pick up, so it's best for those comfortable with drift dives. It’s a solid option when other, more exposed sites are too rough.
Typical Elba Reef West (Fingers) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Elba Reef West (Fingers)
Elba Reef West (Fingers) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Elba Reef West (Fingers), 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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