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Elphinstone South Plateau

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AOW suggestedStrong currents20–40 m (66–131 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Elphinstone South Plateau at a glance

Elphinstone South Plateau is an advanced boat dive site in Egypt with depths of 20–40 m (66–131 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Tuna, Sea whips, and Napoleon wrasse. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (81°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 7:00–19:00 · favorable

Forecast for this hour · 19:00 · run 22 h ago
0.5 m (1.7 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about two feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°C · seasonal avg 28°C ( · Forecast 81°F · seasonal avg 82°F)

Site hazards: Strong currents · Down-currents · Deep cave entrances

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Mon
SatNo window

0.5 m waves · 11 kn wind (1.7 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Sun7:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 10 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Mon7:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Wed7:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 10 kn wind (1.3 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Thu7:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 8 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

FriNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:20 · Sunrise 6:43 · Sunset 18:05 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.3 km from site · updated 23 Oct, 20:24 EEST

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Tuna, Sea whips, Grey reef shark
Best time: May to October

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 72% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  2. February, 46% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  3. March, 71% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  4. April, 67% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  5. May, 57% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  6. June, 81% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  7. July, 92% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 69% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (87°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  9. September, 63% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  10. October, 73% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  11. November, 78% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  12. December, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots

July has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

Shop facts come from OpenStreetMap and community corrections, shown nearest first. PickADive lists facts and contacts only — no listing is sponsored or ranked.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

The southern tip of Elphinstone widens into a 100m-wide plateau between 20 and 40m, carpeted with soft corals, large gorgonians, sponges and sea whips. On the western side of this plateau several cave entrances open at 30-35m. It is a reliable spot for reef sharks and seasonal oceanic whitetips along the drop-off.

drift

Strong currents

Down-currents

Deep cave entrances

Drift exit

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