The Washing Machine
Protected Area
Il-Bajja tax-Xlendi
Why dive here
The Washing Machine is a drift dive where divers can encounter dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and sea turtles. Water ranges 16-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Washing Machine, near Xwejni Bay, certainly lives up to its name. You'll drop into a channel where surge pushes and pulls you through a series of rocks and small caverns, mimicking a gentle tumble cycle. It's a shallow dive, maxing out around 12 metres, but the movement means you stay alert. Look for painted combers and wrasse darting between the rocks, and if you’re lucky, a slipper lobster tucked into a crevice. We’d suggest this one for divers comfortable with current and a bit of a ride, especially if you’re looking for something a bit different from Gozo’s usual caves and wrecks.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
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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 The Washing Machine
The Washing Machine Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Washing Machine, 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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