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    Il-Ħofra tal-Bidwin dive site
    wall
    15-40m
    Gozo, Malta
    Żona fil-Baħar fl-inħawi tad-Dwerja (Għawdex)

    Il-Ħofra tal-Bidwin

    Best months: Jun–Aug

    Protected Area

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

    Why dive here

    Il-Ħofra tal-Bidwin is a wall 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
    CharacterWall dive · max 15-40m
    StandoutDramatic wall topography

    Il-Ħofra tal-Bidwin often gets overlooked for some of Gozo’s bigger names, but we find it a genuinely pleasant dive, especially on a calmer day. It’s an easy entry from shore, straight into a shallow, sandy lagoon before the reef really starts to unfold. We’ve had lovely encounters here with Mediterranean slipper lobsters tucked into crevices, and you’ll always find plenty of damsel fish flitting about. Look for parrotfish grazing the algae. It’s a good spot for a relaxed second dive or for those looking to potter around without strong currents.

    Typical Il-Ħofra tal-Bidwin Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

    Today06:0717:3511h 28m daylightGolden hour 17:00

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    MEDITERRANEAN ADVENTURES LTD

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Il-Ħofra tal-Bidwin

    Il-Ħofra tal-Bidwin Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Il-Ħofra tal-Bidwin, 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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