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Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt

Elphinstone Reef

Typical depth

30m

Type
Wall
Typical depth
30 m
Level
Advanced
Visibility
25–40 m
Water temp
23–29 °C
Current
Strong
Access
Open access
Min cert
Advanced Open Water
  • Offshore Reef
  • Wall
  • Drift
  • Two Plateaus
  • Exposed Site

When to dive

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Oceanic whitetip sharks peak October through December (smaller secondary pulse Apr–May). Winter has cooler water and rougher surface conditions on this exposed offshore reef.

25.3133° N, 34.8742° E

Notes

Offshore reef, oceanic whitetips in autumn.

Marine life

Corals
gorgonians, black coral
Sharks
oceanic whitetip (Oct–Dec), grey reef, hammerhead
Pelagics
tuna, barracuda
Whales & dolphins
spinner dolphin
Reef fish
anthias, napoleon wrasse

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