HMS Southwold
Gozo · Malta
The HMS Southwold, a Type II Hunt-class destroyer, lies in two main sections off the coast of Malta, a victim of a German mine in March 1942. This WWII naval wreck provides a dramatic historical dive, offering a glimpse into the past. Advanced divers can explore the remains of this significant vessel, now home to a variety of Mediterranean marine life.
Conditions
Depth
50 to 70 m
Advanced depths
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
20 to 30 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
14 to 27°C
3mm wetsuit or shorty
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 15 |
| Vis (m) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Filfola Lizard
Last confirmed Jul 4, 2026 · 281 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Garden Snail
Last confirmed Jul 5, 2026 · 91 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Dusky Grouper
Last confirmed Jun 15, 2024 · 15 records
Very likely
Most dives
Mediterranean Moray Eel
Last confirmed Jun 10, 2024 · 10 records
Very likely
Most dives
Barracuda
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear