Elba Reef, South Plateau
Why dive here
With 55+ marine species recorded in the area - including pufferfish - Elba Reef, South Plateau offers some of Port Sudan & Sanganeb's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Elba Reef's South Plateau is a solid option for a relaxed drift. We've often found ourselves gliding past schools of surgeonfish and snapper here, with the occasional reef shark cruising by in the blue. It’s an easy dive, good for getting your bearings or for those days when you just want a pleasant, undemanding exploration. Expect a decent coral cover and a generally calm experience.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Elba Reef, South Plateau
Elba Reef, South Plateau Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Elba Reef, South Plateau, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (19.94, 37.4) (17km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
88°F · Range: 29.9–32.3°C
Current Speed
7.07 cm/s
Direction: S (171.9°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.088 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
37.37 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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