Double Arch Reef
Protected Area
Żona fil-Baħar fl-inħawi tad-Dwerja (Għawdex)
Why dive here
Double Arch Reef is a reef dive where divers can encounter dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and sea turtles. Water ranges 16-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Double Arch Reef often gets mentioned when people talk about Gozo diving, and for good reason. The main attraction here is the double archway itself, a natural rock formation that’s quite photogenic, especially with the light playing through it. We usually find it’s home to a few Dusky Groupers lurking in the shadows, and we’ve spotted Common Spiny Lobsters tucked away in crevices too. It’s a pretty straightforward dive, suitable for most levels, where you can take your time exploring the arches and the surrounding reef. You’ll definitely see plenty of Painted Combers and Parrotfish flitting about, and on a good day, the Slender Seagrass beds can reveal a Loggerhead Turtle.
Typical Double Arch Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Calypso Diving
Technical Diving Malta Ltd.
Utina Diving College
Extra Divers Gozo
Blue Waters Dive Cove
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Double Arch Reef
Double Arch Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Double Arch Reef, 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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