POPI
Protected Area
Ġebel ta\' Bejn il-Kmiemen, limiti ta\' Għajnsielem
Why dive here
POPI is a wreck dive where divers can encounter dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and sea turtles. Water ranges 16-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Popi, resting in the shallows off Gozo’s ferry berth, is a surprisingly engaging little wreck. Sunk in 1971, this 50-metre motor vessel has settled upright, her superstructure largely intact and sitting in just two metres of water. It’s an easy, relaxed dive, or even a snorkel, where you can trace the deck and peer into the wheelhouse. Schools of juvenile barracuda often hang around the mast, and we’ve spotted moray eels tucked into crevices along the hull. It’s perfect for new divers or anyone looking for a calm, shallow exploration, especially if you’re waiting for a ferry and have an hour to kill.
Typical POPI Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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MEDITERRANEAN ADVENTURES LTD
Blue Waters Dive Cove
Extra Divers Gozo
Technical Diving Malta Ltd.
Calypso Diving
Utina Diving College
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for POPI
POPI Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for POPI, 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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