Malta Island, Malta
    Ir-Ramla taċ-Ċirkewwa

    Is-Sikka tal-Qawwi

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Ir-Ramla taċ-Ċirkewwa

    Why dive here

    With 59+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles and cuttlefish - Is-Sikka tal-Qawwi offers some of Malta Island's richest 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
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Is-Sikka tal-Qawwi on Malta’s coast is a quieter spot that often gets overlooked, and that's precisely why we like it. We've often found ourselves drifting over rocky reefs here, keeping an eye out for larger dusky groupers tucked into crevices. The tapeweed beds are a nursery for juvenile fish, and it’s a good place to spot ornate wrasse darting between the fronds. If you take it slow and explore the rocks, you might even catch a glimpse of a common spiny lobster or a shy painted comber. It’s a solid pick for a relaxed afternoon dive, especially if you prefer fewer divers around.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Is-Sikka tal-Qawwi

    Is-Sikka tal-Qawwi Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Is-Sikka tal-Qawwi, 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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