

Best for intermediate divers, 10-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Dahara at Elphinstone Reef features a diverse underwater topography including a reef, wall, pinnacle, wreck, and artificial reef structure. Located 6000 metres from shore, this site requires boat access and is suited for intermediate divers. Depths range from 10 to 30 metres with visibility typically between 15 and 30 metres. Currents are generally mild, though conditions can shift. The site supports night diving, and water temperatures range from 23C to 30C. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, parrotfish, triggerfish, and various groupers. Divers should remain alert for vessel traffic during surface intervals and monitor depth carefully due to the 30-metre maximum.
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Visibility can be variable at Dahara, so an early morning departure often gives you the clearest water before any surge or sediment disturbance builds through the day. Confirm current conditions with your boat operator before descending, particularly if you plan to push toward the 30-metre range.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
10-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish, triggerfish, Freckled Hawkfish, Emperor Angelfish, Indian Lionfish, Giant Guitarfish, Bluespotted Fantail Ray, Regal Angelfish, Lunartail Grouper, Chromodoris Nudibranch, Coral Grouper, and Giant Moray.
No, Dahara is rated for intermediate divers due to the depth and the requirement for boat entry.
The site ranges from 10 to 30 metres in depth.
Access is by boat only, as the site is located 6000 metres from the shore.
The site is primarily a dive location for intermediate divers and requires boat access.
Diving at Dahara in Marsa Alam & the Deep South requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Dahara in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.
Dahara in Marsa Alam & the Deep South typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Dahara in Marsa Alam & the Deep South typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.