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San Dimitri Point

San Dimitri Point is a captivating boat dive located at the westernmost tip of Gozo, a mesmerizing island in Malta. This site boasts a stunning reef teeming with vibrant marine life and captivating swim-throughs. As you explore the depths ranging from 5m to 30m, be prepared to encounter enormous boulders that adorn the drop-off.

This dive site is primarily suited for divers with a higher level of expertise. Advanced and expert divers will find themselves right at home here, embracing the challenges and rewards that San Dimitri Point has to offer.

While diving, keep a keen eye out for awe-inspiring schools of barracuda gracefully navigating the waters. For an even more thrilling experience, gaze into the vastness of the open sea to catch a glimpse of the majestic dentex and grouper.

With an impressive visibility of 20m and a maximum depth of 28m, San Dimitri Point presents an unforgettable underwater adventure. Whether you're a local or visiting Malta, this captivating dive site is a must-visit for divers seeking excitement, beauty, and the wonders of the underwater world.

Diving Conditions Score for San Dimitri Point

9.4
Excellent

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

Dive Site Overview for San Dimitri Point

Depth

28m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for San Dimitri Point

Wave Height

0.08m

Wind Speed

5.5 m/s

Water Temp

25.8°C

Visibility

21.2km

Cloud Cover

10%

Wave Period

4.4s

Air Temperature

25.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for San Dimitri Point
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Dive Score Chart for San Dimitri Point

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.046202325581396/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.08m, Wind 9.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 9.04781647940075/10.

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

Sunrise at San Dimitri Point: 06:00
Sunset at San Dimitri Point: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at San Dimitri Point 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: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.08m (4.45s), Wind: 4.7 m/s

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Safest Overall
6:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.08m (4.3s), Wind: 9.7 m/s

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Best Day
6:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.08m, Wind: 9.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for San Dimitri Point
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at San Dimitri Point

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 San Dimitri Point

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 San Dimitri Point

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

Ideal Conditions for San Dimitri Point

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 San Dimitri Point

San Dimitri Point 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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