ST MICHAEL
Protected Area
Irdumijiet Ta\' Madwar Il-Kosta mill-Ponta tal-Miġnuna sal-Bajja ta\' San Tumas f\' Wied il-Għajn
Why dive here
ST MICHAEL is a wreck dive where divers can encounter dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and sea turtles. Water ranges 16-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Drop down onto the St Michael, a tugboat scuttled back in 1998, sitting upright at 21 metres. It’s not a huge wreck, just over 20 metres long, but it’s definitely one we like for its character. You can poke around the wheelhouse, check out the engine room if you’re comfortable with a bit of penetration, and generally just enjoy how the Mediterranean has started to reclaim it. We’ve seen octopuses tucked into crevices, plenty of moray eels peering out from the darker spots, and schools of damselfish flitting around the mast. It's a relaxed dive, good for newer wreck divers or those looking for a second dive in the area.
Typical ST MICHAEL Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ST MICHAEL
ST MICHAEL Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ST MICHAEL, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (35.92, 14.5) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
75°F · Range: 22.1–26.4°C
Current Speed
2.24 cm/s
Direction: SE (116.6°)
Salinity
37.95 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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