Is-Sikka l-Bajda
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 - Is-Sikka l-Bajda offers some of Malta Island's richest diving. Water ranges 16-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Is-Sikka l-Bajda is a reliable little spot just off the coast of Malta, a bit of an overlooked beauty. We particularly like it for a relaxed second dive, or when the wind picks up elsewhere. The real draw here is the reef itself; it’s a series of rocky shelves and gullies, giving you plenty of nooks to poke around in. Look out for the Painted Combers, darting between the rocks, and those shy Dusky Groupers lurking in the shadows. We often find Common Octopuses here too, sometimes just their eyes peering out from a crevice. You’ll also spot plenty of Ornate Wrasse. They add a lovely splash of colour to the Mediterranean blues. For photographers, the light playing through the rock formations is often spectacular, especially mid-morning. It's not the deepest dive, so it's a good choice for newer divers looking for a bit of exploration without strong currents.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Is-Sikka l-Bajda
Is-Sikka l-Bajda Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Is-Sikka l-Bajda, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (35.95, 14.4) (2km away)
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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