Gudja Cave
Gudja Cave is a captivating dive spot located in the northern region of Gozo, Malta. This boat dive takes you to a corridor-like cave that boasts a freshwater source at its back, creating a mesmerizing phenomenon of the milky mix of fresh- and seawater. The cave is adorned with stunning light effects, offering a visual treat for divers.
The depths of Gudja Cave range from 20 to 35 meters, making it an ideal dive site for advanced divers. As you explore the cave, keep an eye out for an abundance of marine life, including nudibranchs, damsels, and sea breams. The vibrant walls of the cave are also home to colorful sponges, adding to the visual feast.
With a visibility of 21 meters and a maximum depth of 30 meters, Gudja Cave offers an immersive diving experience. It is recommended for medium experienced and advanced divers, who will appreciate the underwater wonders this dive site has to offer.
Plan your dive at Gudja Cave and discover the enchanting world beneath the waters of Gozo, Malta.
The depths of Gudja Cave range from 20 to 35 meters, making it an ideal dive site for advanced divers. As you explore the cave, keep an eye out for an abundance of marine life, including nudibranchs, damsels, and sea breams. The vibrant walls of the cave are also home to colorful sponges, adding to the visual feast.
With a visibility of 21 meters and a maximum depth of 30 meters, Gudja Cave offers an immersive diving experience. It is recommended for medium experienced and advanced divers, who will appreciate the underwater wonders this dive site has to offer.
Plan your dive at Gudja Cave and discover the enchanting world beneath the waters of Gozo, Malta.
Diving Conditions Score for Gudja Cave
9.7
ExcellentExcellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Gudja Cave
Depth
30m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Gudja Cave
Wave Height
0.22m
Wind Speed
3.3 m/s
Water Temp
27.5°C
Visibility
32.28km
Cloud Cover
30%
Wave Period
5.35s
Air Temperature
27.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Gudja Cave
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Dive Score Chart for Gudja Cave
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 9.969513605442177/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.22m, Wind 1.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 9.365828395061726/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Gudja Cave: 06:00
Sunset at Gudja Cave: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Gudja 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.
Best Overall
9:00Score: 10.0/10
Waves: 0.22m (4.9s), Wind: 1.8 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.22m, Wind: 2.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Gudja CaveAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Gudja 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 Gudja Cave
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 Gudja Cave
January
Score: 8.0
December
Score: 7.9
February
Score: 7.8
Ideal Conditions for Gudja Cave
Water Temp
26.3°C / 79.3°F
July
Visibility
12.7m / 41.7ft
October
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
October
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Gudja Cave
Gudja Cave shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.3°C) and January the coldest (9.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in October with average wave heights of 1.9m 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). January 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 30, 2026
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