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Xatt l’Ahmar Reef

Xatt l'Ahmar reef, located near the drop off leading to the wrecks, is a captivating shallow dive site in Malta. This wall dive offers a depth range of 4 to 30 meters, making it suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced, and expert divers.

As you explore the shallows of Xatt l'Ahmar reef, you'll be greeted by a vibrant array of colorful fish and enchanting seahorses. Descending down the wall, you'll discover the presence of impressive boulders that serve as hideaways for fascinating creatures like slipper lobsters and giant scorpionfish.

While diving deeper into the depths, keep your eyes peeled for an extraordinary marine life spectacle. Seahorses, parrotfish, damsels, salemas, octopus, and baby moray eels are just a few of the diverse species you may encounter. The deeper sections of the reef are home to groupers, jacks, giant scorpionfish, and moray eels.

With a visibility of approximately 20 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, Xatt l'Ahmar reef guarantees an immersive and awe-inspiring diving experience. Whether you're a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert, this dive site offers something for everyone.

Immerse yourself in the underwater wonders of Malta as you uncover the treasures hidden beneath the surface. Don't miss the opportunity to explore Xatt l'Ahmar reef and its captivating marine life during your diving adventures in the Gozo region.

Diving Conditions Score for Xatt l’Ahmar Reef

6.9
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Xatt l’Ahmar Reef

Depth

21m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Xatt l’Ahmar Reef

Wave Height

1.34m

Wind Speed

9.4 m/s

Water Temp

21.9°C

Visibility

32.4km

Cloud Cover

30%

Wave Period

6.25s

Air Temperature

24.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Xatt l’Ahmar Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Xatt l’Ahmar Reef

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.884533333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.4m, Wind 16 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.666433333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Xatt l’Ahmar Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Xatt l’Ahmar Reef: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Xatt l’Ahmar Reef 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
17:00

Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1.4m (6.35s), Wind: 16 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.3m, Wind: 8.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Xatt l’Ahmar Reef
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Xatt l’Ahmar Reef

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 Xatt l’Ahmar Reef

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 Xatt l’Ahmar Reef

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

Ideal Conditions for Xatt l’Ahmar Reef

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.1°C / 79.0°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.8m / 42.0ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.8m / 5.9ft

October

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Xatt l’Ahmar Reef

Xatt l’Ahmar Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.1°C) and January the coldest (9.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in October with average wave heights of 1.8m 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 12, 2026

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