Qeshm & Hengam Island · Iran · Coral garden
Espringi
An extensive coral field with fan corals, far off the Qeshm coast
Espringi is an offshore coral field 16 km from the Qeshm coast. Dives run between 38 and 48 m in very strong currents, so it is a site for experienced deep divers who come for the fan corals, groupers, sharks and rays.
Also known as Espringi Coral Garden.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Qeshm & Hengam Island and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The dive takes place on an extensive coral field lying between 38 and 48 m, where fan corals spread across the bottom. Lionfish and groupers hold among the corals, while sharks, rays and seahorses also turn up on the field. Visibility of 15 to 25 m is the clearest of the Qeshm sites, though the current running over the field is very strong.
Marine life and season
- Groupers
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good |
Season follows Qeshm & Hengam Island: The sea feels stifling from June to October, near 33 °C (91 °F) in July and August, and only quite warm from December to April.
Know before you go
- Very strong currents sweep the coral field; the site is not recommended for beginners.
Questions divers ask
What certification does Espringi need?+
Deep diving training: the coral field lies between 38 and 48 m and the current is very strong, so the site is not recommended for beginners.
Sources
- Explore the Best Diving Spots in Qeshm Island — SURFIRAN Mag
More dive sites in Qeshm & Hengam Island
Three islets, each with its own shallow dive
Similar dives elsewhere
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Cabbage coral from 5 to 20 m with a swim-through canyon alongside
A shallow coral reef five to ten minutes off Praslin
A sheltered lagoon pool at 7 m for first dives