Gozo · Scuba diving
Fessej Rock
A rock dive off southern Gozo, also known as Black Rock.
View place & access ↗Gozo / Ras il-Hobz
Middle Finger — Ras il-Ħobż
A pinnacle at Ras il-Ħobż rising from deep water.
Getting there & access ↓- Average site depth
- 12m
- Maximum site depth
- 100+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
Also known as Middle Finger, the rock creates a striking vertical reference. The seabed around it continues deeper than the top of the formation.
What to see
- Pinnacle rising from deep water
- Vertical rock contours
- Cracks in the rock
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 “Easy”. 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: 36.0157° N, 14.2795° E · Nearby.
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