Il-Ħofra tal-Bidwin

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Il-Ħofra tal-Bidwin

15–45 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.3 m
4.5 s
Swell
0.3 m
5.0 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
24.1°C
Wind
20.8 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
-0.4 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
16:00–17:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.3–1.5 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature24.2°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.3–1.6 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature24.0°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.8–1.3 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature23.7°C
Sat, Oct 24Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature23.5°C
Next 72 hours
04:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 24.1°C
10:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 24.2°C
16:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 24.2°C
22:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 24.2°C
04:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 24.1°C
10:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 24.0°C
16:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 24.1°C
22:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 23.9°C
04:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 23.7°C
10:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 23.6°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 23.7°C
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.6°C
Catalog depth15–45 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Apr-Nov

Peak month

Aug 26.4°

Jan16.1°
Feb15.3°
Mar15.2°
Apr16.1°
May18.4°
Jun21.9°
Jul24.8°
Aug26.4°
Sep25.4°
Oct23.6°
Nov21.0°
Dec18.0°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 15 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around Il-Ħofra tal-Bidwin before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

6 cameras

Skyline Webcams - Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal Vehicle Entrance

14.4 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 45h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Skyline Webcams - Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal Bus Station

14.5 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open

View of Ċirkewwa bus station, Paradise Bay in the background

Check is getting oldLast checked 45h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Skyline Webcams - Ċirkewwa South Pier

14.7 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 45h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Skyline Webcams - Paradise Bay Hotel

14.8 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 45h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Skyline Webcams - Kappara Junction

31.4 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 45h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Skyline Webcams - Kappara Junction

31.4 km awayOpenStreetMap
Open
Check is getting oldLast checked 45h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Live availability is controlled by each camera provider. Use the feed as a quick surface check and confirm current conditions with a local dive operator.

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Dive Types

caveshoresalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Painted comber
Serranus scriba
DeepLog1
Peacock wrasse
Symphodus tinca
DeepLog1
Rainbow wrasse
Coris julis
DeepLog1
Sparisoma cretense
Nearby OBIS observations39
Thalassoma pavo
Nearby OBIS observations30
Serranus cabrilla
Nearby OBIS observations19
Sarpa salpa
Nearby OBIS observations14
Chromis chromis
Nearby OBIS observations8
Epinephelus marginatus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Cratena peregrina
Nearby OBIS observations4
Pelagia noctiluca
Nearby OBIS observations4
Scorpaena maderensis
Nearby OBIS observations4
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

Il-Ħofra tal-Bidwin photo 2
Il-Ħofra tal-Bidwin photo 3
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