Dive-site story
Elphinstone Reef is an isolated offshore formation extending north to south in the southern Egyptian Red Sea. Sheer walls plunge into deep blue water along both flanks, while extended plateaus taper off at the northern and southern tips. Driven by open-sea currents, the site functions primarily as an adrenaline-fueled drift dive renowned for close pelagic encounters, vibrant soft coral growth, and expansive gorgonian fans.
Encounters with oceanic whitetip sharks cruising just below the surface
Schools of scalloped hammerheads patrolling the drop-offs along the northern plateau
Dramatic sheer walls coated in soft corals, sea whips, and massive gorgonian sea fans
The legendary deep natural archway cutting through the southern plateau
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Hammerhead sightings peak during the warmer summer period, while autumn brings reliable oceanic whitetip shark encounters.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanic Whitetip SharkCarcharhinus longimanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Scalloped Hammerhead SharkSphyrna lewini | Common | ||||||||||||
| Grey Reef SharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchos | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Humphead WrasseCheilinus undulatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common |
Marine forecast
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