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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
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessSimple entry
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
Where Is Anchor Bay?
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Community sourced coordinates.
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 Diving
Shallow 6–12 m dive suitable for novice divers, with boulders and a cave feature.
Freediving
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.
Snorkeling
The sheltered bay and shallow rocky terrain can also suit snorkeling when sea state is calm and surface conditions are comfortable.
Wildlife at Anchor Bay
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Anchor Bay
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Anchor Bay
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
