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Ahrax Inland Sea

Ahrax Dive Site: Explore the Captivating Underwater World

Discover the awe-inspiring Ahrax Dive Site, located northeast of the main island of Malta. This remarkable dive location boasts a mesmerizing rock canyon, offering divers a memorable experience. With a maximum depth of 21 meters and excellent visibility of up to 20 meters, this site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers.

One of the highlights at Ahrax is the access to a closed cave submerged at a depth of 9 meters. This underwater cave leads divers into a breathtaking Inland Sea, where they can witness a captivating play of light. As you explore the vibrant underwater environment, keep an eye out for a diverse range of marine life. At certain times of the year, you may encounter Mediterranean sea bream, stingrays, moray eels, lumpfish, and even bear crabs.

To access Ahrax Dive Site, you'll need to reach Ahrax fallen cave, located at Triq Dahlet Ix-Xmajjar, Mellieha, Northern Region, MLH02, Malta. Since the dive site can only be reached by boat, make sure to plan your journey accordingly.

Embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure at Ahrax Dive Site. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, this captivating location is sure to leave you in awe of Malta's magnificent underwater world.

Diving Conditions Score for Ahrax Inland Sea

8.4
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Ahrax Inland Sea

Depth

18m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Ahrax Inland Sea

Wave Height

0.1m

Wind Speed

8 m/s

Water Temp

25.9°C

Visibility

37.74km

Cloud Cover

43%

Wave Period

4.75s

Air Temperature

31.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ahrax Inland Sea
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Dive Score Chart for Ahrax Inland Sea

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.506666666666668/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 0.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.954419865319865/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Ahrax Inland Sea: 06:00
Sunset at Ahrax Inland Sea: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Ahrax Inland Sea are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 9.5/10
Waves: 0.1m (5s), Wind: 0.8 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.1m, Wind: 1.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Ahrax Inland Sea
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ahrax Inland Sea

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Ahrax Inland Sea

Winter

Avg. Score: 7.9/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Ahrax Inland Sea

January
Score: 8.0
December
Score: 7.9
February
Score: 7.8

Ideal Conditions for Ahrax Inland Sea

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.2°C / 79.2°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.8m / 42.0ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.8m / 5.9ft

October

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Ahrax Inland Sea

Ahrax Inland Sea shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.2°C) and January the coldest (9.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in October with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in October with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). February is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during October to December, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026

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