Marine life, training-dive use and site character.
Sliema shore reef and Tug 2 wreck with easy access
Sliema shore reef and Tug 2 wreck with easy access
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.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
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.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
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.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A strong beginner-training shore dive with reef exploration, wreck swims and easy return options on calm windows.
Freediving
The shallow reef and nearby wreck make Exiles workable for freediving, but a buoy and careful surface control are important.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Marine life, training-dive use and site character.
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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