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Santa Marija Point

3.9 — based on 17 community signals
4.4 12 species 43 contributors

Santa Marija Point is a year-round dive destination in Malta with documented marine life observations and community-contributed video content.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Shore entryFamily-friendly

At a glance

Activity
dive
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 (25%)
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 13.4 0.26 6 5mm
09-24 13.4 0.4 6 3mm
09-25 16.1 0.34 6 5mm

About this spot

Santa Marija Point offers divers access to Malta's underwater environment with a growing body of community observations. The site has attracted enough interest to generate 12 recorded species observations and 3 community videos, indicating active exploration and documentation by the dive community. The point is not within a marine protected area, making it open to recreational diving. Year-round diving conditions mean you can plan visits across all seasons without seasonal closures or extreme limitations. Local dive operators and communities continue to document what divers encounter at the site. While specific depth, visibility, and temperature data are not standardized here, the community engagement suggests reliable conditions for regular diving. The species observations provide real-world evidence of the marine life present. Video contributions from divers who've been there offer firsthand perspectives on what to expect underwater. Santa Marija Point fits into Malta's broader dive network, where accessible sites support both recreational exploration and marine awareness.

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Best months

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

Marine life

Great barracuda

Dive types

ShoreReef

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 ↔ 2071km · ~476kg · €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

When is the best time to dive Santa Marija Point?

Santa Marija Point is diveable year-round. Malta's location in the Mediterranean provides consistent opportunities across all seasons, though local conditions may vary month to month. Check current community reports and local dive operators for seasonal details.

What depth and difficulty level should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not documented for Santa Mariji Point. Check with local dive operators or review the 3 community videos available to gauge the site's characteristics before your visit.

What marine life can I see at Santa Marija Point?

The site has 12 recorded species observations from the diving community. Review the documented observations and community videos to see what divers have encountered. Local operators can provide current sightings and seasonal variations.

Do I need permits or is this in a protected area?

Santa Marija Point is not within a marine protected area, so no special MPA restrictions apply. Standard diving regulations for Malta still apply—check with local authorities or your dive operator for current requirements.

Operators near this spot

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

Nautic Team Gozo

0.5 km
Dive centre

Ritual Dive

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

Dwejra Divers

6.6 km
Dive centre

Blue Waters Dive Cove

7.1 km
Dive centre

Atlantis Diving Centre

0.3 km
Dive centre

Bubbles Dive Shop

0.4 km
Dive centre

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

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Dawn Diving

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
  • "This is the staring point of the stairs. The are discussed on the POI on the other (wrong) side of the bay."

    Stephan Lengauer · 2026-03-15
  • "Extremely steep and dangerous descent towards the beach here coming from the Gozo coastal trail. There is no path and the indicated stairs are at the wrong location. Please revise."

    HenrydeVries · 2023-11-11
  • "Dieser Weg existiert nicht. Es sieht nach einer aufgelassenen Baustelle aus, der der Weg zum Opfer gefallen ist."

    Stephan Lengauer · 2026-03-12

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