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Santa Maria Caves

Santa Marija caves in Malta is one of the two dives included in our Full Day Boat Trip to Comino. This dive site offers a shallow and easy cave/cavern system, making it safe and enjoyable even for less experienced divers. As you explore the caves, keep an eye out for the vibrant flabellinas adorning the walls and the elusive orange cardinals hiding in the darkness. Outside the caves, you'll be greeted by schools of sea breams, parrotfish, and scorpionfish.

With a maximum depth of 15m and visibility reaching up to 23m, Santa Marija caves provide an excellent opportunity for divers of all levels. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, you'll be able to fully appreciate the beauty and diversity of this underwater world.

Located in the Gozo Region, the Santa Marija Caves are easily accessible from Triq Kemmuneti in Għajnsielem. When you visit this remarkable dive site, be prepared to encounter a multitude of friendly sea breams eagerly awaiting the arrival of our boat.

Join us for an unforgettable diving experience at Santa Marija caves in Malta, where you can explore stunning underwater landscapes and encounter fascinating marine life. Book your diving adventure today!

Diving Conditions Score for Santa Maria Caves

7.9
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Santa Maria Caves

Depth

15m

Visibility

23m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Santa Maria Caves

Wave Height

0.6m

Wind Speed

15.5 m/s

Water Temp

26.8°C

Visibility

29.78km

Cloud Cover

16%

Wave Period

4.15s

Air Temperature

29.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Santa Maria Caves
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Dive Score Chart for Santa Maria Caves

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.179298412698413/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 9.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.424367816091953/10.

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

Sunrise at Santa Maria Caves: 06:00
Sunset at Santa Maria Caves: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Santa Maria Caves 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
23:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.48m (4.35s), Wind: 3.8 m/s

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Safest Overall
17:00

Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.58m (4.2s), Wind: 9.7 m/s

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Best Day
17:00

Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 9.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Santa Maria Caves
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Santa Maria Caves

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 Santa Maria Caves

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.8/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Santa Maria Caves

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.8
December
Score: 9.7

Ideal Conditions for Santa Maria Caves

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

23.6°C / 74.5°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Santa Maria Caves

Santa Maria Caves shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.6°C) and December the coldest (19.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 January to March, 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 9, 2026

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