

Best for intermediate divers, 5-60m, boat entry, mild current.
Zurziep Reef, located off the coast of Xlendi, Malta, offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a wall, a cave system, and a reef. The site spans depths from 5 to 60 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Access is strictly by boat, as the site is situated 1000 metres from the shore. Divers can expect visibility between 20 and 40 metres. Conditions are generally mild, though currents can strengthen and surface boat traffic requires caution. The cave section presents an overhead environment, making this site suitable for intermediate divers. Water temperatures range from 15 to 19 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
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Access is by boat only, so book a charter with a local dive shop who knows the current patterns at this site before you commit to the cave sections. Surf and shore break are not a factor here given the boat entry, but surface conditions can pick up quickly in this part of Gozo, so check the forecast on the morning of your dive.
Accessible only by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-60m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of an overhead cave environment and depths reaching 60 metres.
The site ranges from 5 to 60 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Zurziep Reef is a boat-only dive site located 1000 metres from the shore.
Water temperatures at the site range between 15 and 19 degrees Celsius.
Divers should manage risks associated with boat traffic, deep water, overhead cave environments, and potential current changes.
Diving at Zurziep Reef in Xlendi requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Zurziep Reef in Xlendi. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 19°C.