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Anchor Bay
Shallow rocky Malta bay with easy access and a small cave feature.
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A beginner-friendly shore dive in a sheltered bay with shallow rocky terrain, good visibility, and a modest cave or cavern feature around the mid-depth route.
About Anchor Bay
Anchor Bay is a shallow north Malta shore dive over boulders, broken rock, and small cave-like features where easy depths and clear water make it approachable for relaxed exploration and training-style dives. The site is known more for sheltered rocky terrain and close-up Mediterranean reef life than for dramatic walls, with octopus, nudibranchs, parrotfish, wrasse, crabs, and small groupers all possible around the stones and crevices.
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Research Estimate At Anchor Bay
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VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessSimple entry
Coral HealthSome damage
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Current StrengthNo current
Where Is Anchor Bay?
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Anchor Bay Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 12m
Depth Note
Depths are stated as 6–12 m, with a cave located around 10 m.
Best Season
Anchor Bay is easiest in settled weather when the north coast is calm and the shallow rocky entry is more comfortable.
Typical Conditions
Expect a shallow boulder-and-rock reef profile with clear water, gentle movement in calmer weather, and a small cave or cavern feature rather than a long overhead route.
Safety & Access At Anchor Bay
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Includes a cave at around 10 m; use appropriate training and caution for any overhead areas.
Access Restrictions
Anchor Bay is normally dived only in suitable north-coast conditions because surface surge at the entry can change with weather even though the bay is relatively sheltered.
Legal Notes
Anchor Bay is also used by sightseeing and film-set visitors on land, so divers should check local access arrangements and site activity before planning shore support around the bay.
Local Intel For Anchor Bay
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Shallow 6–12 m dive suitable for novice divers, with boulders and a cave feature.
Freedive
Anchor Bay's shallow profile can suit simple breath-hold exploration in good conditions, though it is mainly described as an easy scuba shore dive.
Snorkel
The sheltered bay and shallow rocky terrain can also suit snorkeling when sea state is calm and surface conditions are comfortable.
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Wildlife at Anchor Bay
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Recent Logged Visits At Anchor Bay
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
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