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Xwejni Bay

Xwejni Bay in Malta is a stunning and shallow bay that offers a variety of diving experiences for divers of all levels. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this bay is perfect for intro dives, training sessions, and even night dives. Its easy entry and exit points make it convenient for divers to explore the underwater wonders.

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

7.9
Good

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

beginner
advanced

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Xwejni Bay
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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.

Sunrise at Xwejni Bay: 06:00
Sunset at Xwejni Bay: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.26m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.26m, Wind: 10 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Xwejni Bay
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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

Avg. Score: 7.9/10

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

Best Months for Xwejni Bay

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

Ideal Conditions for Xwejni Bay

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.3°C / 79.3°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.7m / 41.7ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.9m / 6.2ft

October

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 5 hr. ago - Jun 2, 2026

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