

Best for beginner divers, 7-16m, boat entry, mild current.
Gotta Eshta is a reef and pinnacle site located at Elphinstone Reef, Egypt. This site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 7 to 16 metres and an average depth of 10 metres. Access is by boat only. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres, though conditions can vary. Currents are generally mild but may strengthen quickly, requiring a pre-dive plan with your guide. Hazards include lionfish and stonefish, which may rest on the reef bottom; maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid touching rocky surfaces. Typical dives last 45 minutes in water temperatures between 23C and 31C.
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Although currents are usually mild at Gotta Eshta, they can strengthen with little warning, so brief your divemaster before descending and agree on a current plan. Keep your eyes on sandy patches and ledges near the pinnacle base where lobster and sea cucumbers tend to shelter.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
7-16m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering a manageable depth range and generally mild currents.
Gotta Eshta is accessible by boat only.
The site ranges from 7 to 16 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Hazards include lionfish and stonefish, which can be camouflaged on the reef. Additionally, currents can strengthen with little warning, so it is important to agree on a current plan with your guide.
Diving at Gotta Eshta 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 Gotta Eshta in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C.
Gotta Eshta in Marsa Alam & the Deep South typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Gotta Eshta in Marsa Alam & the Deep South typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.