Malta Island, Malta
    Irdumijiet Ta\' Madwar il-Kosta f\'Ta\' Buleben, San Pawl il-Baħar

    Jesus of Qawra

    Best months: Jul–Sep

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    Irdumijiet Ta\' Madwar il-Kosta f\'Ta\' Buleben, San Pawl il-Baħar

    Why dive here

    With 59+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles and cuttlefish - Jesus of Qawra 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

    The Jesus of Qawra site delivers exactly what it promises: a statue of Jesus underwater. We find it’s a pretty straightforward dive, often combined with other nearby spots. Visibility here is generally good, and while the statue is the main draw, you'll still see common Mediterranean reef fish darting around. It's a solid choice for a casual second dive or for divers looking for something a bit different without challenging conditions.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Jesus of Qawra

    Jesus of Qawra Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Jesus of Qawra, 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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