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Bristol Beaufighter

The Bristol Beaufighter dive site in Malta offers an incredible opportunity to explore a World War II airplane wreck. This twin-engine two-seat heavy fighter, measuring approximately 12.6m in length with a 17.6m wingspan, met its unfortunate fate on March 17th, 1943, when mechanical issues forced the crew to make an emergency landing in the sea.

Divers at this site can marvel at the diverse marine life that inhabits the Mediterranean waters. From graceful stingrays to majestic moray eels, and from vibrant groupers to mesmerizing common octopuses, this dive site is teeming with an abundance of marine species. Additionally, divers have the chance to encounter mediterranean sea bream, cuttlefish, red starfish, damselfish, and a variety of other reef fish.

With a visibility of 17m and a maximum depth of 35m, this dive site is suitable for advanced and expert divers who are seeking an exhilarating underwater experience. Located in the central region of Malta, close to the Wreck of Tug2 on Triq it-Torri in Sliema, this dive site offers convenient access for divers.

Immerse yourself in the history and natural beauty of the Bristol Beaufighter dive site. Plan your dive adventure in Malta today to explore this fascinating underwater world.

Diving Conditions Score for Bristol Beaufighter

7.2
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Bristol Beaufighter

Depth

35m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Bristol Beaufighter

Wave Height

0.58m

Wind Speed

11.4 m/s

Water Temp

27.9°C

Visibility

28.5km

Cloud Cover

34%

Wave Period

5.25s

Air Temperature

32.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Bristol Beaufighter
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Dive Score Chart for Bristol Beaufighter

Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.145911949685535/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.52m, Wind 10.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.03019748427673/10.

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

Sunrise at Bristol Beaufighter : 06:00
Sunset at Bristol Beaufighter : 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Bristol Beaufighter 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
9:00

Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.52m (5.3s), Wind: 10.4 m/s

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Safest Overall
10:00

Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.54m (5.3s), Wind: 11.3 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.56m, Wind: 4.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Bristol Beaufighter
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bristol Beaufighter

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 Bristol Beaufighter

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 Bristol Beaufighter

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

Ideal Conditions for Bristol Beaufighter

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.9m / 42.3ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Bristol Beaufighter

Bristol Beaufighter shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.7°C) and January the coldest (8.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 - Jul 4, 2026

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