JU-88
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 - JU-88 offers some of Malta Island's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 16-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping down to 55 meters on the JU-88, you’re looking at a serious deep dive, so come prepared. What we love about this site is the aircraft’s intact structure, still largely recognizable as a bomber, though time and the sea have done their work. You can fin around the cockpit, peer into the fuselage, and imagine its final moments. It's a sombre but fascinating dive, with schools of barracuda often circling the wreck's skeletal remains, and moray eels peeking from crevices where instruments once sat. This one's definitely for experienced wreck divers comfortable with depth and perhaps a bit of current, which can sometimes pick up out here.
Typical JU-88 Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 55m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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FRENCH TOUCH DIVING - Malta
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for JU-88
JU-88 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for JU-88, 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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