Alex Cave
With a maximum depth of 16m and a remarkable visibility of 21m, Alex's Cave is an ideal choice for beginner, advanced, and expert divers alike. Whether you're new to cave diving or a seasoned pro, this dive site guarantees an incredible experience.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the 40-meter long internal cave and navigate the captivating swim throughs. Discover a plethora of marine life hiding among the boulders at the entrance to the cave and on the expansive sandy plains.
Located at Triq Kemmuneti, Għajnsielem, in the Gozo region of Malta, Alex's Cave offers convenient access for divers seeking an extraordinary underwater exploration. Don't miss out on this remarkable dive site and its awe-inspiring natural wonders.
Plan your visit to Alex's Cave today and get ready to be amazed by the mesmerizing underwater world that awaits you.
Diving Conditions Score for Alex Cave
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Alex Cave
Depth
16m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Alex Cave
Wave Height
0.26m
Wind Speed
5.2 m/s
Water Temp
25.5°C
Visibility
19.08km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
4.1s
Air Temperature
28.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Alex Cave
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 9.318095983935743/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.26m, Wind 3.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 8.985935087719298/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Alex Cave 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.
Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.26m (4.15s), Wind: 3.1 m/s
Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.22m, Wind: 0.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Alex CaveAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Alex Cave
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 Alex Cave
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Alex Cave
Ideal Conditions for Alex Cave
Water Temp
26.2°C / 79.2°F
July
Visibility
12.8m / 42.0ft
October
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
October
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Alex Cave
Alex Cave 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 17, 2026