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    Dragonara cave dive site
    cave
    Malta Island, Malta
    Żona fil-Baħar bejn Il-Ponta ta’ San Dimitri (Għawdex) u Il-Qaliet

    Dragonara cave

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Żona fil-Baħar bejn Il-Ponta ta’ San Dimitri (Għawdex) u Il-Qaliet

    Why dive here

    With 59+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles and cuttlefish - Dragonara cave offers some of Malta Island's richest cave diving. Water ranges 16-28°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Octopuses, Sea Turtles and Cuttlefish · 59+ species recorded
    Water16-28°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterCave dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Dragonara Cave offers a straightforward cavern dive, making it a good option for those new to overhead environments. You’ll find some interesting light play filtering through the entrance, illuminating the rocky interior. It’s a relatively shallow dive, suitable for divers comfortable with basic cave navigation and looking for a relaxed exploration rather than dramatic coral.

    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 Dragonara cave

    Dragonara cave Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Dragonara cave, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (35.95, 14.4) (2km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    24°C

    76°F · Range: 22.2–26.3°C

    Air Temperature

    22°C

    72°F

    Wind Speed

    5.92 m/s

    11.5 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1018.2 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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