Malta

The Washing Machine

10–30 mMax Depth

shoreEntry

1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Model conditions signal91/100

Waves

0.8 m

3.8 s

Swell

0.4 m

3.8 s

Current speed

0.5 km/h

flowing toward NW

Water temperature

24.2°C

Wind

8.2 km/h

→ SE

Sea level

-0.4 m

WavesWatch

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

04:45–04:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves0.7–1.5 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature24.2°C

Tue, Oct 20Challenging

Waves0.7–1.4 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature24.3°C

TodayWatch

Waves0.7–1.0 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature24.2°C

TomorrowChallenging

Waves1.1–1.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature24.2°C

Next 72 hours

04:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 24.2°C

10:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 24.2°C

16:00

Waves: 1.4 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 24.2°C

22:00

Waves: 1.5 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 24.2°C

04:00

Waves: 1.3 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 24.1°C

10:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 24.2°C

16:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 24.4°C

22:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.3 km/h

Water temperature: 24.3°C

04:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 24.2°C

10:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.2 km/h

Water temperature: 24.1°C

16:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 24.2°C

22:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 24.2°C

Catalog depth10–30 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.

Open-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs →

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 The Washing Machine before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

6 cameras

Skyline Webcams - Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal Vehicle Entrance

12.4 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 39h 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

12.5 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

View of Ċirkewwa bus station, Paradise Bay in the background

Check is getting oldLast checked 39h 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

12.8 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 39h 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

12.9 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 39h 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

29 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 39h 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

29 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 39h 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.

Explore nearby centers on the map

Loading…

Dive Types

driftshoresalt 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

Ringneck blenny

Parablennius pilicornis

DeepLog1

Coris julis

Nearby OBIS observations48

Sparisoma cretense

Nearby OBIS observations44

Thalassoma pavo

Nearby OBIS observations38

Serranus scriba

Nearby OBIS observations33

Sarpa salpa

Nearby OBIS observations21

Serranus cabrilla

Nearby OBIS observations16

Carpobrotus

Nearby OBIS observations5

Chromis chromis

Nearby OBIS observations5

Epinephelus marginatus

Nearby OBIS observations4

Muraena helena

Nearby OBIS observations3

Pelagia noctiluca

Nearby OBIS observations3

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

DeepLog + OBIS →