Xatt l-Aħmar Reef
Protected Area
Ġebla Fessej
Why dive here
Xatt l-Aħmar Reef is a reef dive where divers can encounter dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and sea turtles. Water ranges 16-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Xatt l-Aħmar reef offers a pleasant shore dive, often a good choice when the ferry to Comino is too busy. You'll drop onto a rocky bottom that slopes gently, dotted with patches of scarlet coral and bushy coral, and it’s a good spot to really slow down and hunt for smaller stuff. We usually find ornate wrasse flitting between the rocks, and it's not uncommon to spot a painted comber or two. Keep an eye out for slipper lobsters tucked into crevices. While it’s not a site that will blow your mind, it’s reliably decent for an easy afternoon dive.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Xatt l-Aħmar Reef
Xatt l-Aħmar Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Xatt l-Aħmar Reef, 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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