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Regional Elphinstone guide with strong current, 20 m average visibility, and frequent oceanic whitetip context.
Dive Spot Guide•
Elphinstone North
North-side offshore reef with drift diving and sharks
Local operator required
Boat-only offshore site with current exposure; local boat timing and guide support are the practical norm.
Boat-only reef for advanced divers; expect open-water exposure, strong current, and regular shark action in a busy Marsa Alam corridor.
About Elphinstone North
Elphinstone North is the north-side drift dive on an offshore Marsa Alam reef with steep walls and current-swept plateaus. Experienced boat divers come here for healthy coral and big-pelagic potential, but it rewards careful current management, a tight group, and early starts when the site is busy, exposed, and moving fast along the reef edge.
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Research Estimate At Elphinstone North
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentVery strong current
Where Is Elphinstone North?
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Elphinstone North Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 33m
Depth Note
North and south plateaus start in the shallow top few metres; public North-sector guides cap the site at about 33 m, while the broader Elphinstone reef drops much deeper.
Best Season
October to December for oceanic whitetips; autumn is the strongest general window.
Typical Conditions
Open-ocean current-swept walls and plateaus, with clear water and a drift-dive profile on many days.
Safety & Access At Elphinstone North
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficDangerous wildlifeStrong current
Safety Notes
Treat Elphinstone North as an advanced drift dive. Keep current awareness high, stay close to the plan, and leave plenty of margin around pelagics.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan for operator-managed drift timing and open-water exposure.
Legal Notes
Follow standard Red Sea boat and marine-park rules; no separate site-specific public restriction surfaced.
Local Intel For Elphinstone North
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for experienced scuba divers comfortable with drift entries, reef discipline, and open-water ascents.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; current and exposure make it a poor fit for typical breath-hold plans.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the exposed current and depth make scuba the practical option.
Wildlife at Elphinstone North
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Elphinstone North
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Elphinstone North
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
