Elphinstone Reef

Africa › Egypt

Elphinstone Reef

5–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
84Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.6 m
4.2 s
Swell
0.5 m
3.8 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
30.1°C
Wind
17.2 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.0 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
04:1504:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves0.5–1.4 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves0.6–1.3 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.4–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
Wed, Sep 9Calm
Waves0.3–0.4 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Next 72 hours
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
10:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
16:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
22:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
04:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
10:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
16:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
10:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
22:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
Catalog depth5–40 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Oct-May

Peak month

Aug 29.4°

Jan23.2°
Feb22.6°
Mar22.8°
Apr23.7°
May25.4°
Jun26.9°
Jul28.5°
Aug29.4°
Sep28.6°
Oct27.6°
Nov26.2°
Dec24.4°
Current: strong
Typical visibility: 25 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Sea goldie
Pseudanthias squamipinnis
DeepLog10
Orangespotted trevally
Flavocaranx bajad
DeepLog8
Swallowtail angelfish
Genicanthus caudovittatus
DeepLog8
Coral hind
Cephalopholis miniata
DeepLog7
Moray eel
Gymnothorax javanicus
DeepLog7
Oceanic whitetip shark
Carcharhinus longimanus
DeepLog7
Red-toothed triggerfish
Odonus niger
DeepLog6
Blackside hawkfish
Paracirrhites forsteri
DeepLog5
Pinecone soldierfish
Myripristis murdjan
DeepLog5
Black and white snapper
Macolor niger
DeepLog4
Bluefin trevally
Caranx melampygus
DeepLog4
Emperor angelfish
Pomacanthus imperator
DeepLog4
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

Elphinstone Reef photo 2
Elphinstone Reef photo 3
Elphinstone Reef photo 4
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