Ta Xbiex
Discover an easy shore dive at our stunning dive site in Malta. Offering multiple entry points and depths ranging from 5-20m, this dive spot is perfect for diving courses and refresher dives. Rest assured, it is always well-protected from strong north winds. Despite being enclosed and surrounded by marinas, the marine life is abundant and the seabed remains pristine. With an impressive visibility of 7m and a maximum depth of 11m, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Come explore the wonders of the underwater world at our conveniently located dive site in Ta' Xbiex, Central Region, Malta.
Diving Conditions Score for Ta Xbiex
9.4
ExcellentExcellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ta Xbiex
Depth
11m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Ta Xbiex
Wave Height
0.18m
Wind Speed
6.4 m/s
Water Temp
27.7°C
Visibility
24.4km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.35s
Air Temperature
28°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ta Xbiex
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Dive Score Chart for Ta Xbiex
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 9.720475757575759/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.18m, Wind 2.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 9.245333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Ta Xbiex : 06:00
Sunset at Ta Xbiex : 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Ta Xbiex 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
14:00Score: 9.7/10
Waves: 0.18m (4.95s), Wind: 2.2 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.22m, Wind: 4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ta Xbiex Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ta Xbiex
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 Ta Xbiex
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 Ta Xbiex
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.8
December
Score: 9.7
Ideal Conditions for Ta Xbiex
Water Temp
23.6°C / 74.5°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ta Xbiex
Ta Xbiex 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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