Water polo at the 1979 Mediterranean Games was held in Split, Yugoslavia. It was a men's only event.
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 4 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 | |
| 7 | |
The teams were divided into two groups of three and four teams. The top two from each group advanced to the semi-finals.
Final: - 7-4
Third place: - 11-0