Malta Island, Malta
    Il-Ġebla tal-Għallis, limiti tan-Naxxar

    HMS Stubborn

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Il-Ġebla tal-Għallis, limiti tan-Naxxar

    Why dive here

    With 59+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles and cuttlefish - HMS Stubborn offers some of Malta Island's richest wreck 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
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    We love a good submarine wreck, and the HMS Stubborn certainly delivers. Lying on her port side in about 57 meters, this is definitely one for the experienced trimix crowd, but what a dive it is. Dropping down, the sheer scale of her reveals itself slowly. We’ve found the conning tower still feels remarkably intact, and the torpedo tubes are a real highlight – you can almost picture the crew. Schools of barracuda often circle the wreck, glinting in the shafts of light that penetrate the deep, and the resident groupers are surprisingly bold, eyeing you from shadowy nooks. It's not a shallow potter, so plan your gas carefully, but the reward is a quiet, contemplative exploration of a vessel that saw real history. We always recommend getting an early start; fewer boats mean you might just have her to yourself, which really adds to the atmosphere.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for HMS Stubborn

    HMS Stubborn Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for HMS Stubborn, 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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