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Blue Waters Dive Cove

3.9 — based on 18 community signals
4.3 12 species 39 contributors

Year-round diving at Malta's Blue Waters Dive Cove with 12 recorded species and strong community content.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Shore entryFamily-friendlyBeginnerPhotoFriendly

At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round
Marine life
Great barracuda

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
2.8 kn
Wave
0.3 m
Water
28.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ESE (27%)
Now: SSW (192°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.25m

Next: High at 02:00 (-0.38m)

+-0.3 m-0.6 m
▲ 02:00 · -0.38m ▼ 06:00 · -0.39m ▲ 07:00 · -0.38m ▼ 12:00 · -0.39m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV2.6 · low Air PM2.56 · good 06:48 19:04
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 6.8 0.32 3 2mm
09-20 4.6 0.36 5 5mm
09-21 6 0.32 7 0mm
09-22 6.8 0.22 7 0mm
09-23 9.3 0.26 6 4mm
09-24 9.1 0.4 6 4mm
09-25 10.4 0.34 6 1mm

About this spot

Blue Waters Dive Cove in Malta offers accessible diving throughout the year. The site draws divers seeking Mediterranean marine life in a protected cove setting. With 12 species observations documented by the diving community, the spot supports consistent encounters with local fish, invertebrates, and reef fauna typical of Malta's coastal waters. The cove sits outside a Marine Protected Area, making it open to recreational diving year-round. Community videos—three documented dives—provide real-world insight into conditions, marine activity, and site layout. These user-generated resources help divers prepare for what to expect on entry and underwater. Malta's diving season remains productive across all months, though winter can bring variable visibility and surge. Summer months typically offer calmer water and better light penetration. The site suits divers comfortable with Mediterranean conditions and interested in observing natural reef ecology without the constraints of formal marine reserves.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Marine life

Great barracuda

Dive types

ReefShore

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type G · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 2078km · ~478kg · €9

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 77/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 7h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 6h east · 4 days recovery

FAQ

Is Blue Waters Dive Cove diveable year-round?

Yes. The cove is accessible every month, though winter brings rougher seas and variable visibility. Summer typically offers calmer conditions and clearer water.

What marine life can I expect?

Twelve species have been documented at the site. Expect Mediterranean reef fish, octopus, squid, and invertebrates common to Malta's shallow-to-moderate reefs. Check community videos for recent sightings.

Do I need permits to dive here?

The cove is not within a Marine Protected Area, so standard recreational diving applies. Check local dive operator rules and any regional restrictions in effect at the time of your visit.

Where can I learn about conditions before diving?

Three community videos are available showing recent dives. These provide practical views of visibility, marine activity, and entry conditions to help you prepare.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Blue Waters Dive Cove

0 km
Dive centre

Nautic Team Gozo

6.7 km
Dive centre

Ritual Dive

9.2 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00

Scuba Life Malta

9.5 km
Dive centre

Extra Divers Gozo

2.4 km
Dive centre

Paradise Diving

5.5 km
Dive centre
Hours: 08:30-17:00

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving in Gozo with Blue Waters dive cove

franco bugeja

Blue Waters Dive Cove - Mgarr Ix-Ixni. Gozo

Nomad Inside Me

Scuba Diving at Malta Gozo Blue Hole

Shu-Ci Liu

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Is this path still accessible by bike? We have some reports from the RouteYou community that it is not accessible anymore."

    Kevin@RouteYou · 2026-04-22
  • "Dieser Weg existiert nicht. Es sieht nach einer aufgelassenen Baustelle aus, der der Weg zum Opfer gefallen ist."

    Stephan Lengauer · 2026-03-12
wind peaks Jan-Mar-Dec, calmest Aug-Jul-Jun, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)

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