Billinghurst Cave - Gozo

Billinghurst Cave on Gozo is one of those dives that sticks with you, a bit of an adventure from the get-go. We usually head out there when the sea's calm enough for the entry ladder, which can be a bit of a scramble if there’s any chop. Once inside, the cave opens up, and you’re looking at some impressive rock formations, often with dusky groupers lurking in the shadows. We’ve spotted loggerhead turtles cruising by the entrance on occasion, and the walls are home to patches of bushy and scarlet coral. It’s a great pick for divers comfortable in an overhead environment, offering a solid cave experience without being overly challenging.

Location
Gozo, Malta, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
36.081253, 14.235361
Type
cave
Maximum Depth
10-25m

Marine Protected Area: Żona fil-Baħar fl-inħawi tad-Dwerja (Għawdex)

Best Time to Dive in Gozo

The warmest water temperatures in Gozo occur in August, averaging 27.7°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 15.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 16.4°C
  • February: 15.3°C
  • March: 15.3°C
  • April: 16.1°C
  • May: 18.5°C
  • June: 22.6°C
  • July: 26.3°C
  • August: 27.7°C
  • September: 27.1°C
  • October: 24.5°C
  • November: 22.0°C
  • December: 18.9°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Gozo

Nearest Dive Centres to Billinghurst Cave

Marine Life in Gozo

Home to 24 recorded species including 12 reef fish, 3 hard corals, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 seagrass & algae, 2 sharks & rays, 1 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Billinghurst Cave

Based on average water temperature of 20.9°C, currents 9 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 21°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories