5-20m
    Gozo, Malta
    Ġebla Fessej

    Mġarr ix-Xini

    Best months: Jun–Aug

    Protected Area

    Ġebla Fessej

    Why dive here

    Mġarr ix-Xini is a shore 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
    CharacterShore dive · max 5-20m

    Mġarr ix-Xini feels like a proper Gozitan dive, a bit rugged but rewarding. You drop in from the pebbly beach, and it's a gentle slope down, a nice easy entry for a relaxed dive. We’ve found decent patches of the slender seagrass here, and if you’re patient, you might spot a Mediterranean slipper lobster tucked away. Look closely amongst the rocks and you’ll often see ornate wrasse darting about, and dusky grouper can sometimes be seen cruising a little deeper. It’s a good spot for a second dive of the day, or for divers who want something straightforward without too much current to worry about.

    Typical Mġarr ix-Xini Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

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

    Today06:0717:3411h 28m daylightGolden hour 17:00

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mġarr ix-Xini

    Mġarr ix-Xini Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Mġarr ix-Xini, 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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