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Qbajjar Reef

3.9 — based on 17 community signals
4.4 12 especies 45 colaboradores

Qbajjar Reef is a year-round Maltese dive site with 12 documented species observations and accessible coastal diving.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
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De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Barracuda

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
2.6 kn
Olas
0.32 m
Agua
28.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ESE (25%)
Now: SSW (193°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.25m

Próxima: Alta a las 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
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV2.6 · low Aire PM2.56 · good 06:48 19:04
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
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

Qbajjar Reef sits along Malta's coast as an accessible dive destination open to exploration throughout the year. The site has attracted diver interest with 12 recorded species observations, giving visitors a solid baseline for what marine life to expect. Community videos document conditions and encounters, offering prospective divers a realistic preview before they visit. The reef lies outside a Marine Protected Area, meaning standard diving protocols apply. Conditions remain diveable across all seasons, though planning ahead using available community footage helps set expectations for visibility and sea state on any given day. Divers should check current conditions through local sources and community reports before descent. The site's consistent year-round accessibility makes it a reliable option for those based in or visiting Malta seeking natural reef environments without MPA restrictions.

📖 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

Vida marina

Barracuda

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 ↔ 1626km · ~374kg · €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 Qbajjar Reef?

Qbajjar Reef is diveable year-round, so you can plan trips any season. Check community videos and local conditions reports before your dive to confirm current visibility and sea state.

What marine life will I see at Qbajjar Reef?

12 species observations have been documented at the site. Community videos provide footage of actual encounters, so review those resources to see what divers typically encounter.

Is Qbajjar Reef inside a Marine Protected Area?

No, Qbajjar Reef is not within an MPA, so standard diving practices and regulations apply. Always follow local diving guidelines and respect the marine environment.

How do I access Qbajjar Reef?

Qbajjar is a coastal Maltese feature. Plan your approach through local dive operators familiar with entry points and current conditions. Community videos can help orient you to the site layout.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Nautic Team Gozo

1.2 km
Centro de buceo

Ritual Dive

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

Dwejra Divers

6.2 km
Centro de buceo

Blue Waters Dive Cove

7.9 km
Centro de buceo

The Washing Machine

0.4 km
Centro de buceo

Atlantis Diving Centre

0.9 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

iNaturalist →

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

1. My First Freediving Video: Exploring Between Qbajjar bay and Xwejni bay (Gozo) 2022

Stania's Dives

Top 10 Dive Sites - Qbajjar Double Arch

Visit Gozo

Anchor Reef, Marsalforn, Gozo, Malta

Fritz Farrugia

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
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)

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