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Regional Elphinstone guide with strong current, 20 m average visibility, and frequent oceanic whitetip context.
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Elphinstone North
North-side offshore reef with drift diving and sharks
ScubaBoat EntryAdvanced
DeepPinnacleReef
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
Coral HealthHealthy coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Current StrengthVery strong current
Where Is Elphinstone North?
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Elphinstone North Planning Details
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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
Best for experienced scuba divers comfortable with drift entries, reef discipline, and open-water ascents.
Freedive
Not a freedive-first site; current and exposure make it a poor fit for typical breath-hold plans.
Snorkel
Not a snorkel-first site; the exposed current and depth make scuba the practical option.
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Wildlife at Elphinstone North
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Avg. Visibility25m
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Elphinstone North Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.coraya-divers.com · Operator Pdf
Elphinstone boat-trip PDF with 120-minute access from Port Ghalib, 3-40 m depth range, strong-current warning, no snorkeling, and shark list.
www.dive-the-world.com · Dive Directory
Elphinstone dive-directory page with several liveaboards/day boats, strong north-south current, and 20-35 m visibility.
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