Elphinstone Reef
World-famous offshore reef with sharks, strong currents, deep walls.
Boat Access
25m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site, Elphinstone, is a renowned off-shore reef located approximately 375 meters in length. It’s recognized as one of the top ten diving destinations globally and boasts a dramatic topography featuring significant drop-offs descending to depths exceeding 100 meters. The reef presents an abundance of soft corals and offers diverse marine life encounters. A slight northerly angle to the reef creates consistent currents across its northern and southern plateaus, which serve as prime locations for observing various shark species including Oceanic White Tip sharks (September through November), Scalloped Hammerhead sharks (June through August), Grey Reef sharks, Silver Tip sharks, Thresher Sharks, and Mantas (March and April). The site is consistently teeming with life. Visibility can vary but generally provides excellent conditions for underwater exploration.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
drift divesharkmanta rayturtlecoral reefwall diveadvanced onlystrong currents
Marine Life
Oceanic whitetip sharkScalloped hammerhead sharkGrey reef sharkSilvertip sharkThresher sharkManta rayNapoleon fishTurtlesDolphinsEagle rayBarracudaTunaSoft coralsGorgonian sea fans
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Deep drop-offs, strong currents, and exposure to open ocean conditions require advanced skills.
Hazards:
currentdepthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:
Strong
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