

Best for beginner divers, 10-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Torfa El Mesheich is a boat-access reef located 500 metres from the shore near Elphinstone Reef. The site features a reef structure that reaches depths of 30 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres. It is suitable for beginners, offering mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Divers should be aware of boat traffic in the area and must use an inflated marker buoy when surfacing. Typical dives last approximately 50 minutes. To ensure the best conditions and avoid heavy vessel traffic, it is recommended to book boat trips for early morning departures.
24.66415, 35.11442
Book your boat early in the morning when the light is best and boat traffic is at its lightest. Stay aware of vessels returning to the area mid-morning, and always surface with your inflated safety marker buoy.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
10-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and the variety of depths available to explore.
The site reaches depths of 30 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres.
This is a boat-access site located 500 metres from the shore.
Boat traffic is the primary hazard. Divers should always use an inflated marker buoy when surfacing and check above them before breaking the surface.
Diving at Torfa El Mesheich 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 Torfa El Mesheich in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.
Torfa El Mesheich in Marsa Alam & the Deep South typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Torfa El Mesheich in Marsa Alam & the Deep South typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.