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

    Cave of Wheat

    Best months: Jun–Aug

    Protected Area

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

    Why dive here

    Cave of Wheat 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

    The Cave of Wheat, or Għar il-Qamħ as it’s known locally, is a decent shore dive on Gozo’s north coast. You’ll find the entrance opens up into a large chamber, usually a good spot to shelter from any surface chop. Inside, the main draw is the light play, especially on a sunny day when the sunbeams cut through the water, illuminating the walls. We often see dusky groupers lurking in the shadows and common spiny lobsters tucked into crevices. It’s a pretty easy dive, suitable for those looking for a relaxing exploration rather than anything too dramatic.

    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 Cave of Wheat

    Cave of Wheat Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Cave of Wheat, 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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