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    Elphinstone Reef dive site
    reef
    15-40m
    Marsa Alam, Egypt

    Elphinstone Reef

    Best months: Sep–Jan

    Why dive here

    Elphinstone Reef 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.

    Best timeSep–Jan
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Humpback Whales, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Sea Turtles and Spinner Dolphins
    Water23-31°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterReef dive · max 15-40m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Elphinstone Reef, off Marsa Alam, is a long, narrow offshore pinnacle best known for its pelagic encounters. We’ve seen Long-beaked Dolphins here, and it’s a spot where Whale Shark sightings sometimes happen. Currents can be strong, so it’s really one for experienced divers comfortable with drift dives, hoping to spot something big in the blue.

    Typical Elphinstone Reef Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    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 + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (24.21, 35.56) (1km away)

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    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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