Marine life, training-dive use and site character.
Exiles
Sliema shore reef and Tug 2 wreck with easy access
About Exiles
Exiles is an easy-access Sliema shore dive built around a shallow reef and the Tug 2 wreck. It suits beginner training and relaxed exploration, but summer boat traffic and weekend crowds make surface awareness essential.
Research Estimate At Exiles
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Where Is Exiles?
Exiles Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
Shallow reef-and-wreck site with a deeper wall option and a maximum around 25 m.
Best Season
Year-round; calmer southerly or southwesterly windows work best.
Typical Conditions
Calm-to-mild on the right wind window, with good visibility and busy summer weekends.
Safety & Access At Exiles
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Use a DSMB when markers are absent, keep clear of the wreck and reef lanes, and treat summer boat traffic as the main hazard.
Access Restrictions
Public shore access; the ladder may be removed in winter and the rock entry is rougher.
Legal Notes
No special permit is noted; standard shore-access and marine-traffic rules apply.
Local Intel For Exiles
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
A strong beginner-training shore dive with reef exploration, wreck swims and easy return options on calm windows.
Freedive
The shallow reef and nearby wreck make Exiles workable for freediving, but a buoy and careful surface control are important.
Exiles Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Exiles
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Wildlife at Exiles
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Recent Logged Visits At Exiles
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Exiles Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Exiles Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Site summary, easy shore access, popularity, boat traffic, parking and facilities.
Shore-dive access, wind window, depth range and fish list.
Freedive suitability, shallow reef structure and Posidonia fields.
Official-report summary of access, parking, dive centre and nearby facilities.
Recorded good visibility at Exiles reef and Tug 2.
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