Gozo, Malta
    Żona fil-Baħar fl-inħawi tad-Dwerja (Għawdex)

    Blue Hole

    Best months: Jun–Aug

    Protected Area

    Żona fil-Baħar fl-inħawi tad-Dwerja (Għawdex)

    Why dive here

    Blue Hole is a cave dive where divers can encounter dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and sea turtles. Water ranges 16-28°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJun–Aug
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Sea Turtles
    Water16-28°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterCave dive
    StandoutDramatic cave topography

    Dropping into Gozo’s Blue Hole, you’re enveloped by the deep azure, a stark contrast to the surrounding rock formations. It’s less about abundant reef life here and more about the geology, the play of light as you descend through the chimney into open water. We often find schooling damselfish darting around the entrance. It’s a site for those who appreciate dramatic seascapes and the thrill of navigating an unusual natural formation.

    Safety Notes

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Blue Hole

    Blue Hole Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Blue Hole, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (36.08, 14.25) (15km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    24°C

    76°F · Range: 22.1–26.6°C

    Current Speed

    13.6 cm/s

    Direction: SE (126°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.114 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    37.92 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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