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Big Bear-Little Bear

3.8 — based on 15 community signals
4.4 12 especies 44 colaboradores

Big Bear-Little Bear offers year-round diving near Fungus Rock in Gozo, Malta, with 12 recorded species and accessible conditions.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
3.5 kn
Olas
0.32 m
Agua
28.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ESE (25%)
Now: SSW (199°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.25m

Próxima: Alta a las 02:00 (-0.38m)

+-0.3 m-0.6 m
▲ 02:00 · -0.38m ▼ 11:00 · -0.39m ▼ 19:00 · -0.43m ▲ 00:00 · -0.41m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV3.35 · mod Aire PM2.56 · good 06:48 19:04
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 6.7 0.34 3 3mm
09-20 4.7 0.38 5 7mm
09-21 5.9 0.34 7 0mm
09-22 7.1 0.22 7 0mm
09-23 9.3 0.26 7 4mm
09-24 9.1 0.4 6 4mm
09-25 10.4 0.4 6 1mm

About this spot

Big Bear-Little Bear sits near Fungus Rock, a distinctive small islet off Gozo in Malta. The site draws divers seeking variety throughout the year, with stable conditions that make it accessible to different skill levels. The area supports diverse marine life documented across 12 species observations, giving you reliable opportunities to encounter local fauna. Community videos from the site show what to expect when you descend. Malta's position in the central Mediterranean makes this region a natural hub for diving year-round. Big Bear-Little Bear benefits from Gozo's reputation as a dive destination, with relatively easy logistics for reaching the site. The waters around Fungus Rock hold historical and geological interest alongside their marine value. While specific depth and visibility data aren't standardized for this spot, the site's popularity suggests manageable conditions. Local knowledge matters here—checking recent diver reports and connecting with regional dive operators before your trip ensures you get current water conditions and the best seasonal windows. The 12 species records available give you a baseline for what inhabits the area.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Malta: 40 Puntos, Pecios y Cuevas Durante Todo el Año

Mejores meses

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

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeCosta

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 1622km · ~373kg · €7

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 77/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 7h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 6h este · 4 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Big Bear-Little Bear?

The site is diveable year-round, so you can plan a trip based on your schedule and other factors like weather and swell. Checking recent community reports before you go helps you hit peak conditions.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been documented at the site. Community videos and recent diver logs give the most current info on what's active during your visit.

Do I need permits or special access?

The site is not within a Marine Protected Area, which generally means straightforward access. Check local regulations in Gozo and Malta before diving.

What's the depth and visibility?

Depth and average visibility data aren't available in standard records for this spot. Contact local dive operators in Gozo or review recent diver reports for current conditions.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Dwejra Divers

0.3 km
Centro de buceo

Ritual Dive

3.5 km
Centro de buceo
Horario: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00

Nautic Team Gozo

6.7 km
Centro de buceo

Utina Diving College

3.5 km
Centro de buceo
Horario: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00

Saint Andrew's Divers Cove

3.6 km
Centro de buceo

Reqqa Point

5.5 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Scuba Diving: Friendly Remora in Malta - Aug 2019

Rachel

100 dive below White Bear Lake in world record attempt

WCCO - CBS Minnesota

Great white shark swims into cage

smackme1

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "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
  • "Ta’ Marżiena temple ruins quite hidden away amongst carob and prickly pear trees. The remaining slabs suggest that it would have had a five-apse structure within the enclosing wall. It is thought that this temple dates to the Ggantija and Tarxien temples."

    Luka_P · 2025-07-01
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapycz user, please verify: Theres Klettern Wied ta M´garr"

    Pan Perníček · 2024-01-19
wind peaks Jan-Mar-Dec, calmest Aug-Jun-Jul, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Aug (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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