Gozo · Scuba diving
Middle Finger — Ras il-Ħobż
A pinnacle at Ras il-Ħobż rising from deep water.
View place & access ↗Gozo / Mġarr ix-Xini coast
Fessej Rock
A rock dive off southern Gozo, also known as Black Rock.
Getting there & access ↓- Average site depth
- 30m
- Maximum site depth
- 50+m
- Reference level
- Advanced
Source-reported site depths, not a recommended dive profile. “+” is open-ended. A qualification label does not qualify a diver for cave or wreck penetration.
Get to know the place
The source lists a demanding shore-access label and deep surrounding water. Discuss the proposed approach and the portion of the rock suited to your team.
What to see
- Fessej / Black Rock
- Southern Gozo seabed
- Rock descending into deeper water
Features and marine-life sightings depend on the agreed route and conditions.
THE WAY IN
Getting there & access
Confirm the specific shore approach
The reference labels shore access “Hard”. Detailed directions for the precise entry are not verified in this guide. Use the individual site reference and confirm the approach and return with the dive centre.
Map reference: 36.0152° N, 14.2760° E · Exact.
Plan for the day you go
Check the current regional wind and sea outlook, then agree the entry, exit, route and required experience with a local operator. Regional forecasts do not measure cave surge, currents, visibility, water quality or closures.
Open this place in the live explorer ↗Place / operator reference ↗ · Researched 2026-11-04