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    Ras il-Ħobż dive site
    wall
    15-40m
    Gozo, Malta
    Ġebla Fessej

    Ras il-Ħobż

    Best months: Jun–Aug

    Protected Area

    Ġebla Fessej

    Why dive here

    Ras il-Ħobż 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

    Ras il-Ħobż, or "Qala I," sits on Gozo's southeast coast, and we find it's a solid, reliable dive. You’ll kick down to a seabed around 20 metres, where three prominent pinnacles rise, each one a mini ecosystem. Look closely and you’ll spot those vibrant Devonshire cup corals and bushy corals clinging to the rock faces. We’ve often seen ornate wrasse flitting between the crags, and on a lucky day, a common spiny lobster peeking from a crevice. It’s generally a pretty calm spot, making it a good choice if you're looking for a relaxing dive without strong currents, and it’s especially nice for photography.

    Typical Ras il-Ħobż 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.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ras il-Ħobż

    Ras il-Ħobż Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Ras il-Ħobż, 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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