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Santa Marija Reef Dive Site

3.9 — based on 17 community signals
4.3 12 especies 38 colaboradores

Santa Marija Reef offers year-round diving off Malta's Comino island with documented sightings of 12 marine species and community video guides.

⭐ 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
1.6 kn
Olas
0.36 m
Agua
28.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ESE (26%)
Now: SSE (150°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.25m

Hoy: Alta 02:00 (-0.38m), Baja 06:00 (-0.39m)

+-0.3 m-0.6 m
▲ 02:00 · -0.38m ▼ 06:00 · -0.39m ▲ 07:00 · -0.38m ▼ 12:00 · -0.39m Ahora -0.4m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV2.6 · low Aire PM2.56 · good 06:47 19:04
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 6.7 0.38 3 1mm
09-20 4.3 0.36 5 5mm
09-21 6 0.18 7 0mm
09-22 5.4 0.36 7 0mm
09-23 9.3 0.98 6 3mm
09-24 9.1 0.68 6 4mm
09-25 10.4 0.34 6 1mm

About this spot

Santa Marija Reef sits in Malta's waters near Comino, a diving destination that works across all seasons. The site attracts divers looking to explore a reef system with established marine life. Twelve species observations have been recorded at the site, giving you a solid baseline for what you might encounter below. Local dive communities have documented the reef through video content—three videos are available showing real dives at Santa Marija. These clips help you understand the site's layout and conditions before you plan your trip. The reef lies outside a Marine Protected Area, which affects access and local regulations you'll want to verify with local dive operators. Malta's diving season runs year-round, so Santa Marija Reef is accessible whenever you can travel. The reef system supports enough marine life to make it a meaningful dive target for both exploration and species spotting. Water conditions, depth ranges, and difficulty ratings vary seasonally and by exact entry point, so connect with local operators who know current conditions before booking.

📖 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

Arrecife

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 · 48%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 1636km · ~376kg · €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

What's the best time to dive Santa Marija Reef?

Santa Marija Reef is diveable year-round off Malta. Water conditions and visibility vary by season, so check with local dive operators for current conditions before your trip.

What marine life is at Santa Marija Reef?

Twelve marine species have been documented at the site. Local dive videos show real observations, so watch community footage to see what's been spotted recently.

How deep is Santa Marija Reef?

Specific depth data isn't available here. Contact local Malta dive operators—they'll give you exact depths, difficulty ratings, and current conditions for this reef.

Do I need permits to dive Santa Marija Reef?

Santa Marija Reef lies outside a Marine Protected Area. However, always confirm local regulations and dive operator requirements with Maltese authorities or local shops before diving.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Blue Waters Dive Cove

2.6 km
Centro de buceo

Scuba Life Malta

7.2 km
Centro de buceo

ABC Diving

8.7 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +356 77222112
Horario: Everyday 8.00am until 5.00pm

Nautic Team Gozo

9.3 km
Centro de buceo

Octopus Garden Scuba Diving

9.7 km
Centro de buceo
Horario: Mo-Su 08:30-17:00

Paradise Diving

3.7 km
Centro de buceo
Horario: 08:30-17:00

Recently spotted by divers

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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.

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: Jun (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (93/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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Santa Marija Caves Dive Site

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Dive Site and Shipwreck

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Crystal Lagoon Dive Site

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