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Elphinstone South Plateau

Elphinstone Reef, Marsa Alam offshore, Egypt
AOW suggestedStrong currents20–40 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Elphinstone South Plateau at a glance

Elphinstone South Plateau is a advanced boat dive site in Elphinstone Reef, Marsa Alam offshore, Egypt with depths of 20–40 m (66–131 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Oceanic whitetip shark, Grey reef shark, and Sea whips. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago
0.2 mwaves — under half a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 30°C · seasonal avg 30°C

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

All 4 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Best: Sat
Sun9:00–20:00
Mon7:00–20:00
Tue7:00–20:00
Wed7:00–20:00
Thu7:00–20:00
Fri7:00–20:00
Sat7:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:39 · Sunrise 6:04 · Sunset 19:29

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.3 km from site · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Grey reef shark, Sea whips, Bluefin trevally
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. Jan72%24°C1.1 m
  2. Feb46%23°C1.3 m
  3. Mar71%23°C1.0 m
  4. Apr67%24°C1.0 m
  5. May57%25°C1.1 m
  6. Jun81%27°C0.9 m
  7. Jul92%30°C0.7 m
  8. Aug69%31°C1.0 m
  9. Sep63%30°C1.1 m
  10. Oct73%28°C1.1 m
  11. Nov78%27°C0.9 m
  12. Dec82%25°C1.0 m

July hastypically 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

  • Oceanic whitetip sharkOccasionally seen
  • Grey reef sharkCommonly seen
  • Sea whipsCommonly seen
  • Napoleon wrasseOccasionally seen
  • Bluefin trevallyCommonly seen
  • TunaCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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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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