Xwejni Bay
One of the highlights of Xwejni Bay is its posidonia fields, which provide a hiding place for an array of different fish species. As you dive deeper, you'll come across peculiar underwater landscapes filled with canyons that add to the excitement of exploring this dive site.
The visibility in Xwejni Bay is excellent, reaching up to 20 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the vibrant marine life and underwater scenery. With a maximum depth of 12 meters, this dive site offers a safe and comfortable environment for divers of all experience levels.
Among the diverse marine life that can be found in Xwejni Bay are schools of young barracudas, various types of sea breams, octopuses, rockfish, and colorful wrasses. The shallow areas are teeming with light and small fish, as well as sea urchins, creating a picturesque scene for divers to admire.
Located in Triq Santa Marija, Il-Qbajjar, Marsalforn, Żebbuġ, Gozo Region, Xwejni Bay is easily accessible, making it a popular destination for divers visiting Malta. Whether you are just starting your diving journey or are looking for a new underwater adventure, Xwejni Bay is a must-visit dive site that promises a memorable and enriching experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Xwejni Bay
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Xwejni Bay
Depth
12m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Xwejni Bay
Wave Height
0.26m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
22.5°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
2.8s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Xwejni Bay
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.51/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.26m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.01/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Xwejni Bay 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.
Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.26m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.26m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Xwejni BayAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Xwejni Bay
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 Xwejni Bay
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Xwejni Bay
Ideal Conditions for Xwejni Bay
Water Temp
26.3°C / 79.3°F
July
Visibility
12.7m / 41.7ft
October
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
October
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Xwejni Bay
Xwejni Bay shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.3°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). January 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.
Last updated: 5 hr. ago - Jun 2, 2026