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    Xlendi Tunnel dive site
    cave
    Gozo, Malta
    Il-Bajja tax-Xlendi

    Xlendi Tunnel

    Best months: Jun–Aug

    Protected Area

    Il-Bajja tax-Xlendi

    Why dive here

    Xlendi Tunnel is a cave 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
    CharacterCave dive
    StandoutDramatic cave topography

    Dropping into Xlendi offers a quick tour through a narrow tunnel, opening up into a small cavern. It's a proper swim-through, so keep that torch handy; the light play at the far end, especially on a sunny day, can be really nice. We've seen Dusky grouper hunkered down, and conger eels peeking from crevices. Keep an eye out for slipper lobsters tucked away. This spot is a good choice for divers wanting an easy cave experience without a deep commitment, often combined with a reef dive outside the tunnel.

    Safety Notes

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Xlendi Tunnel

    Xlendi Tunnel Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Xlendi Tunnel, 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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