When is the best time to dive Xatt l-Ahmar?

The typical diving season is June to October. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Is Xatt l-Ahmar good for snorkelling?

Yes - snorkelling is viable here. Yes - shallow plateau/entry area suitable for snorkeling

Malta · Xatt l-Ahmar, Gozo

Also known as: Red Bay

June to October

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - shallow plateau/entry area suitable for snorkeling

Boat traffic in the bay, depth/overhead risk on the wrecks, occasional silt inside wreck penetrations

No diver-facing permit or fee found; operators require MTA diving-services licence (SL409.13)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Nearest hub: Xewkija

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.