Malta Island, Malta
    Għaram tar- Ramel fir-Ramla tat-Torri, limiti tal Mellieħa

    L-Ahair Point (Dive Site)

    Best months: Jul–Sep

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    Għaram tar- Ramel fir-Ramla tat-Torri, limiti tal Mellieħa

    Why dive here

    With 59+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles and cuttlefish - L-Ahair Point (Dive Site) 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

    L-Ahrax Point, tucked away on Malta's northern tip, offers a really compelling shore dive, especially if you’re into the Mediterranean’s quieter side. We love the feeling of descent through the gin-clear water, typically 20-25m visibility, where sunlight dapples the sandy bottom. It’s not about big pelagics here; it's the smaller, often overlooked species that steal the show. Keep your eyes peeled along the rocky ledges for Painted Comber and Blacktail Bream darting in and out, and if you’re lucky, a Nursehound might be snoozing under an overhang. We’ve had some cracking encounters with Sea Horses nestled amongst the Mediterranean tapeweed, so move slowly and scan carefully. The various cup corals – Devonshire and Sunset – add splashes of colour against the rock. It’s a site that rewards patience and a keen eye. We'd suggest going in the morning before any wind picks up, making the entry and exit much smoother. L-Ahrax Point is ideal for divers who appreciate macro life and the unique ecology of the Med, rather than those chasing dramatic walls or large schools.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for L-Ahair Point (Dive Site)

    L-Ahair Point (Dive Site) Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for L-Ahair Point (Dive Site), 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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