Cirkewwa Reef
Cirkewwa Shallow Dive Site:
Located in Cirkewwa, Malta, the Cirkewwa Shallow Dive Site offers a perfect diving experience for beginners. With a maximum depth of only 6 meters, this rocky plateau serves as an excellent training ground for honing diving skills. It's also an ideal warm-up dive before embarking on a diving holiday in Malta.
Divers exploring this site will be delighted to encounter a variety of marine life. Keep an eye out for Mediterranean seabream, stingrays, moray eels, lumpfish, bear crabs, and Salpa (seasonally). The clear visibility of 20 meters enhances the overall diving experience and allows for better observation of the underwater wonders.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, the Cirkewwa Shallow Dive Site is suitable for both skill levels. Its proximity to the Madonna Statue Dive Site and other nearby locations makes it a convenient choice for divers staying at the Mellieha Holiday Centre or exploring the Mġarr, Għajnsielem, and Gozo regions.
Experience the beauty of the underwater world at the Cirkewwa Shallow Dive Site in Malta. Improve your skills, observe fascinating marine life, and create unforgettable memories in this diver-friendly location.
Located in Cirkewwa, Malta, the Cirkewwa Shallow Dive Site offers a perfect diving experience for beginners. With a maximum depth of only 6 meters, this rocky plateau serves as an excellent training ground for honing diving skills. It's also an ideal warm-up dive before embarking on a diving holiday in Malta.
Divers exploring this site will be delighted to encounter a variety of marine life. Keep an eye out for Mediterranean seabream, stingrays, moray eels, lumpfish, bear crabs, and Salpa (seasonally). The clear visibility of 20 meters enhances the overall diving experience and allows for better observation of the underwater wonders.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, the Cirkewwa Shallow Dive Site is suitable for both skill levels. Its proximity to the Madonna Statue Dive Site and other nearby locations makes it a convenient choice for divers staying at the Mellieha Holiday Centre or exploring the Mġarr, Għajnsielem, and Gozo regions.
Experience the beauty of the underwater world at the Cirkewwa Shallow Dive Site in Malta. Improve your skills, observe fascinating marine life, and create unforgettable memories in this diver-friendly location.
Diving Conditions Score for Cirkewwa Reef
9.7
ExcellentExcellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cirkewwa Reef
Depth
18m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Cirkewwa Reef
Wave Height
0.12m
Wind Speed
4.5 m/s
Water Temp
25.5°C
Visibility
28.26km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
5.7s
Air Temperature
26°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cirkewwa Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Cirkewwa Reef
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.75853623188406/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 4 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 9.464554545454545/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Cirkewwa Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Cirkewwa Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Cirkewwa Reef 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.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 9.8/10
Waves: 0.12m (5.75s), Wind: 4 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 9.5/10
Waves: 0.08m, Wind: 1.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cirkewwa ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cirkewwa Reef
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 Cirkewwa Reef
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Cirkewwa Reef
December
Score: 8.2
January
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Cirkewwa Reef
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
August
Visibility
14.4m / 47.2ft
October
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cirkewwa Reef
Cirkewwa Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.6°C) and January the coldest (9.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.4m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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