Elephant Reef

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Elephant Reef

18–30 mMax Depth
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5Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.2 m
3.0 s
Swell
0.1 m
2.8 s
Current speed
1.5 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
23.9°C
Wind
5.5 km/h
→ W
Sea level
-0.6 m
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
17:30–17:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.2–0.2 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature23.8°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.1–0.2 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature23.7°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.2–1.3 mCurrent speed2.0 km/h maxWater temperature23.5°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–1.3 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature23.7°C
Next 72 hours
17:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 23.9°C
23:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 23.7°C
05:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 23.7°C
11:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 23.8°C
17:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 23.8°C
23:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 23.6°C
05:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 23.4°C
11:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 23.4°C
17:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 23.5°C
23:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 2.0 km/h
Water temperature: 23.6°C
05:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 23.6°C
11:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 23.7°C
Catalog depth18–30 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

May-Oct

Peak month

Aug 25.9°

Jan16.1°
Feb15.4°
Mar15.3°
Apr16.3°
May18.9°
Jun22.3°
Jul24.6°
Aug25.9°
Sep25.0°
Oct22.9°
Nov20.4°
Dec17.8°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 20 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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Dive Types

ReefSandy bottomWallCavernOceanwallSalt Waterbeginner Difficulty

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
Caretta atlantic loggerhead
Caretta caretta
DeepLog1
White seabream
Diplodus sargus
DeepLog1
Jackfish
From site catalogue
Moray eel
From site catalogue
Nudibranch
From site catalogue
Octopus
From site catalogue
Parrotfish
From site catalogue
Siganus luridus
Nearby OBIS observations43
Siganus rivulatus
Nearby OBIS observations17
Pterois miles
Nearby OBIS observations14
Caulerpa cylindracea
Nearby OBIS observations13
Percnon gibbesi
Nearby OBIS observations13
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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