Bottleneck Cave (Dive Site)
Protected Area
Żona fil-Baħar fl-inħawi tad-Dwerja (Għawdex)
Why dive here
Bottleneck Cave (Dive Site) 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.
Bottleneck Cave offers a taste of Gozo's cavern diving without feeling too intense. We usually drop in from a small boat, descending onto a sandy patch that leads directly to the cave mouth. Inside, the light plays nicely, revealing patches of scarlet coral and bushy coral, often with painted combers darting in and out. Keep an eye out for slipper lobsters tucked away in crevices, and dusky groupers often hang near the exit. It’s a good option for divers comfortable in overhead environments but not looking for a full-on penetration dive.
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 Bottleneck Cave (Dive Site)
Bottleneck Cave (Dive Site) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bottleneck Cave (Dive Site), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (36.08, 14.25) (15km away)
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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