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Devil's Reef

Devil's Reef

Malta, Malta

Depth
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50m

Visibility
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

Devil's Reef

Malta, Malta

Devil's Reef
Depth
Depth Icon

50m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

- - -

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About Devil's Reef

Devil's Reef, also known as Qammieh Point, is a popular dive site located at the western end of Marfa in Malta. This site is suitable for both novice and experienced divers, offering a variety of underwater features to explore. The shallow part of the wall is dotted with caves and caverns, including a swim-through at a depth of around 25 meters. The top of the reef, at a depth of 4-6 meters, also offers interesting spots to explore.

For more advanced and technical divers, the wall extends to depths of 45 to 50 meters, continuing as a sandy slope to depths beyond 70 meters. The dive site is categorized as a Cave, Reef, and Wall type, providing a diverse underwater landscape. The recommended experience level for this site is Advanced due to the potential depths and technical aspects of the dive. The maximum depth of the site is 50 meters.

Devil's Reef Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Cave, Reef, Wall

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

50m

Visibility Range

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 23%

O2

13% at 48m / 24%

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Dive Site Hazards

  • Remote Silt Disturbance — Silt can be disturbed metres away from the source.

  • Rapid Stress Escalation — Stress can increase sharply when visibility or navigation degrades.

  • High Cognitive Load Navigation — Complex passages increase mental workload even on a line.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

  • Unstable Visual Ascents — Relying on wall visuals can destabilise ascents.

  • Gradual Depth Creep — Lack of visual bottom reference can cause unnoticed descent.

  • Unsignalled Downcurrents — Downcurrents can form without visible indicators.

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