Malta

Um El Faroud

18–36 mMax Depth

boatEntry

3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+2)

Model conditions signal91/100

Waves

0.6 m

4.5 s

Swell

0.4 m

4.8 s

Current speed

0.4 km/h

flowing toward SW

Water temperature

24.7°C

Wind

15.3 km/h

→ W

Sea level

-0.5 m

rising

WavesWatch

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

14:00–15:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Fri, Oct 16Watch

Waves0.6–1.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature24.6°C

Sat, Oct 17Watch

Waves0.5–0.9 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature24.5°C

Sun, Oct 18Calm

Waves0.3–0.5 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature24.4°C

Mon, Oct 19Challenging

Waves0.6–1.4 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature24.3°C

Next 72 hours

14:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 24.7°C

20:00

Waves: 1.0 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 24.6°C

02:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 24.5°C

08:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 24.4°C

14:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 24.8°C

20:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 24.5°C

02:00

Waves: 0.5 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 24.4°C

08:00

Waves: 0.4 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 24.3°C

14:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 24.5°C

20:00

Waves: 0.3 m

Current speed: 0.5 km/h

Water temperature: 24.4°C

02:00

Waves: 0.7 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 24.3°C

08:00

Waves: 1.1 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 24.2°C

Catalog depth18–36 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

May-Oct

Peak month

Aug 26.5°

Jan16.1°

Feb15.4°

Mar15.4°

Apr16.2°

May18.5°

Jun22.1°

Jul25.0°

Aug26.5°

Sep25.7°

Oct23.8°

Nov21.2°

Dec18.1°

Current: mild

Typical visibility: 25 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 Um El Faroud before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

6 cameras

Skyline Webcams - Kappara Junction

10.5 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 105h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 12, 2026

Skyline Webcams - Kappara Junction

10.5 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 105h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 12, 2026

Skyline Webcams - Paradise Bay Hotel

23.8 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 105h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 12, 2026

Skyline Webcams - Ċirkewwa South Pier

23.9 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 105h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 12, 2026

Skyline Webcams - Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal Bus Station

24.2 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

View of Ċirkewwa bus station, Paradise Bay in the background

Check is getting oldLast checked 105h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 12, 2026

Skyline Webcams - Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal Vehicle Entrance

24.3 km awayOpenStreetMap

Open

Check is getting oldLast checked 105h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 12, 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

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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

Big-scale sand smelt

Atherina boyeri

DeepLog1

Dusky spinefoot

Siganus luridus

DeepLog1

Gilthead seabream

Sparus aurata

DeepLog1

Salaria pavo

Nearby OBIS observations9

Serranus scriba

Nearby OBIS observations9

Crithmum maritimum

Nearby OBIS observations8

Fistularia commersonii

Nearby OBIS observations8

Pachygrapsus marmoratus

Nearby OBIS observations8

Stephanolepis diaspros

Nearby OBIS observations8

Anas platyrhynchos

Nearby OBIS observations7

Sparisoma cretense

Nearby OBIS observations7

Anemonia viridis

Nearby OBIS observations6

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

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