

Best for beginner divers, 12-16m, boat entry, moderate current.
Shilaniat Wadi Elgmal, located at Elphinstone Reef, offers a diverse underwater environment featuring a reef, pinnacle, wall, and drop-off. Divers typically explore this site at depths between 12 and 16 metres. Access is by boat, and the site is suitable for beginners, though moderate currents and surge require careful buoyancy control. Visibility varies from 10 to 30 metres. Hazards include sharp coral, surge, and stonefish, which may be present on rocky surfaces. Night diving is permitted. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish, Red Sea Bannerfish, and various angelfish, grouper, and ray species.
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The coral garden to the north of the main reef offers the best dives.
Access is by RIB.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-16m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-31°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish, Red Sea Bannerfish, Titan Triggerfish, and Bluespotted Fantail Ray.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though you must be prepared for moderate currents and surge near the wall.
The site has an average depth of 14 metres, with a range between 12 and 16 metres.
This is a boat dive located 4000 metres from the shore; a boat charter is required.
The site is primarily designated for diving, and given the depth and current conditions, it is best suited for divers.
Diving at Shilaniat Wadi Elgmal in Marsa Alam & the Deep South requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Shilaniat Wadi Elgmal in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Shilaniat Wadi Elgmal in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C.
Divers at Shilaniat Wadi Elgmal in Marsa Alam & the Deep South should be aware of stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Expect moderate currents at Shilaniat Wadi Elgmal in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Shilaniat Wadi Elgmal in Marsa Alam & the Deep South typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.