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Ras il-Hobz

Ras il Hobz, also known as the "Middlefinger," is an incredibly captivating dive site located in the southern region. This site features a massive pinnacle that stretches from 9 meters to more than 40 meters in depth. Divers have two options for exploring the pinnacle - they can either start from a shallow bay or venture out from a wall. Regardless of the chosen route, the dive offers awe-inspiring views that will leave divers breathless. However, it is crucial for divers to possess excellent buoyancy skills due to the vastness of the blue expanse.

The Middlefinger dive site is teeming with sardines and damsels, creating a vibrant and lively underwater ecosystem. Divers frequently encounter thrilling scenes of jacks hunting around the area. When exploring the wall, pay attention to the presence of tube worms, scorpionfish, and flabellinas, adding another layer of fascination to the dive.

With a visibility of 21 meters and a maximum depth of 24 meters, Ras il Hobz is suitable for divers of various skill levels, ranging from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Situated in Malta, this spectacular dive spot is conveniently located near Triq il-Fugazz, Għajnsielem, Gozo Region, GSM 1931, Malta.

Diving Conditions Score for Ras il-Hobz

9.5
Excellent

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

Dive Site Overview for Ras il-Hobz

Depth

24m

Visibility

21m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Ras il-Hobz

Wave Height

0.08m

Wind Speed

4.7 m/s

Water Temp

25.9°C

Visibility

18.88km

Cloud Cover

11%

Wave Period

4.4s

Air Temperature

25.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ras il-Hobz
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Dive Score Chart for Ras il-Hobz

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.058172357723578/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.06m, Wind 11 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 9.085554545454547/10.

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

Sunrise at Ras il-Hobz: 06:00
Sunset at Ras il-Hobz: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Ras il-Hobz 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
0:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.08m (4.4s), Wind: 4.7 m/s

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Safest Overall
7:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.06m (4.1s), Wind: 11 m/s

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Best Day
7:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.06m, Wind: 11 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Ras il-Hobz
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ras il-Hobz

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 Ras il-Hobz

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 Ras il-Hobz

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

Ideal Conditions for Ras il-Hobz

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.2°C / 79.2°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.4m / 40.7ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.9m / 6.2ft

October

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Ras il-Hobz

Ras il-Hobz shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.2°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). 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 23, 2026

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