

Best for advanced divers, 8-60m, boat entry, moderate current.
Fungus Rock, located off the western tip of Gozo near Xlendi, offers a demanding dive featuring a vertical wall, reef structures, and cave systems. The site descends from 8 metres to 60 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres. Divers encounter moderate currents and surge, requiring solid buoyancy control. Visibility is excellent, ranging from 20 to 40 metres. Marine life includes the common octopus, European parrotfish, painted comber, Madeira rockfish, and various invertebrates such as the Cratena slug, Splendid Elysia, and fireworm. Due to boat traffic and shifting currents, boat access is required, and a surface marker buoy is essential for all divers.
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Current direction and strength at Fungus Rock can shift quickly depending on wind and tidal conditions, so brief with your skipper before entry and agree on a pick-up plan. A surface marker buoy is essential given the boat traffic in the area.
Boat dive; the boat anchors in Dwejra Bay.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-60m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-19°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Divers may encounter common octopus, European parrotfish, painted comber, and Madeira rockfish. Invertebrates such as Cratena slugs, Splendid Elysia, fireworms, and various sea stars are also present.
No, Fungus Rock is an advanced dive site due to the depth range, moderate currents, surge, and the complexity of the wall and cave systems.
The site ranges from 8 metres to 60 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
This is a boat dive located 700 metres from shore. A boat is required for access.
Key hazards include boat traffic, strong currents that can shift quickly, and surge near the rock face.
Diving at Fungus Rock in Gozo requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Fungus Rock in Gozo. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Fungus Rock in Gozo are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Fungus Rock in Gozo. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Fungus Rock in Gozo typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.