Official Cirkewwa Marine Park management plan.
Shallow reef dive at Paradise Bay, Malta.
Shallow reef dive at Paradise Bay, Malta.
Paradise Bay, Cirkewwa (Norte) is a shore-access reef dive on Malta's north coast. It begins in the shallow Sussie's Pool area and works along the wall to amphorae and a small arch, so it fits relaxed recreational profiles and rewards divers who like terrain and scenery.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 20m
Depth Note
The dive starts in Sussie's Pool at very shallow recreational depths, works along the wall, and reaches amphorae around the high teens before easing back out.
Best Season
May through October usually gives the calmest and clearest Maltese conditions.
Typical Conditions
Shallow reef and wall diving with rock features, amphorae, a mild current on the way back, and generally strong Mediterranean visibility on calm days.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Watch the shallow start, the return current, and the busier bay conditions when the season is lively.
Access Restrictions
Use the shore entry and follow any local park or resort instructions for the bay.
Legal Notes
Respect the Cirkewwa marine-park rules and any beach or access guidance from local operators.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a relaxed recreational scuba site with a shallow start, a reef-and-wall route, and amphorae around the middle of the dive.
Freediving
Freediving is secondary here; the site is better suited to scuba so you can enjoy the wall and amphorae without rushing.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can work in the shallow bay, but the amphorae and wall sections are better on scuba.
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
Official Cirkewwa Marine Park management plan.
Operator page for Paradise Bay Reef at Cirkewwa.
Independent Malta dive-site guide for Cirkewwa conditions.
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