Describes L’Ahrax Point as a shore- or boat-access site with caves, a shallow route, and a lagoon-like interior.
Shore bay dive with lagoon route at L’Ahrax Bay, Malta.
Shore bay dive with lagoon route at L’Ahrax Bay, Malta.
L’Ahrax Bay is a shore dive with an easy sandy entry, a shallow line-out that works well for training, and a longer route to a coral lagoon on the right. It suits relaxed shore diving, with the right-hand route becoming more demanding when current picks up.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 25m
Depth Note
Sandy bottom at 3–5 m near entry; ~10 m straight out; coral lagoon area reported at 18–25 m to the right (about a 45-minute swim).
Best Season
Year-round when sea state is suitable.
Typical Conditions
Easy sandy entry, shallow training water, and a longer lagoon route to the right with stronger current potential.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Plan the turn when heading right, because the current can build on the longer lagoon route.
Access Restrictions
Shore access from the bay.
Legal Notes
No special permit requirement is noted.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for training dives in the 3–10 m range, with deeper areas (18–25 m) available after a longer swim to the right.
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.
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Research Sources
Describes L’Ahrax Point as a shore- or boat-access site with caves, a shallow route, and a lagoon-like interior.
Describes L-Ahrax as a shore dive site on the northernmost tip of Malta and gives access-road context.
Area reference for L-Ahrax Point and nearby coral lagoon / inland sea features.
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