Surf spot

Gozo - Ramla Bay

Forecast conditions and map view for Gozo - Ramla Bay in Malta. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Malta
Coordinates: 36.0614, 14.2834

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2
Wave direction	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	SSE	WNW	NW	NW	WNW	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	NW	NW	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	WNW	WNW	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW
Wave period (s)	4.2	4	3.9	3.6	3.6	3.5	3.5	4	3.8	4	4	3.9	3.8	3.8	3.8	3.7	3.7	3.7	3.6	3.6	3.5	3.4	3.2	3.1	3.1	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.3	3.2	3.3	3.7	3.6	3.5	3.4	3.3	4.5	4.4	4.3	4.4	4.5	4.5	4.4	4.2	4	3.7	3.9	4	4.1	4.3	4.2	4	4	4	3.9	3.6
Wave energy (kJ)	13	10	8	5	3	3	2	2	3	6	5	3	2	2	2	2	1	1	1	2	2	1	1	1	1	2	3	3	2	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	3	3	4	4	3	2	2	1	1
Wind speed (km/h)	3.4	2.8	26.5	24.6	16.6	9.2	10.5	9.5	7.4	8.3	11.5	29	4.5	5.8	9.8	10	11.7	14.1	14.1	15.9	15.8	12.1	10.4	7.9	8.1	7.5	7.2	7.4	4.7	3.5	7.5	4.2	2	2.3	3.4	6.2	9	11.6	8.5	8	7.8	5.4	4.8	11.2	16.1	12	6.1	8.7	6.2	10.7	11.6	15	7.9	7.2	6.3	3.4
Wind direction	SSWGlassy	NEGlassy	ENECross	ECross-off	ESECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	ECross	ESECross-off	ECross	ECross	SECross-off	ENEGlassy	NOnshore	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NNEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NNWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NWOnshore	NOnshore	NECross-on	EGlassy	SSEGlassy	SSEOffshore	WSWGlassy	SWGlassy	ESEGlassy	ESEGlassy	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSWCross-off	SSWOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SEOffshore	SSEGlassy	SOffshore	SSWOffshore	SWCross-off	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SWCross-off	ENECross	ESECross-off	SSWGlassy

Ramla Bay, Gozo (Malta) is a scenic beach break on the north coast of Gozo, known more for its beautiful setting than for consistent, heavy surf. It faces open water and can pick up north to northwest swell, especially in winter, but conditions need to be well aligned for it to break cleanly.

Quick overview

Type: Beach break
Best swell: N / NW
Best wind: S / SE offshore or light conditions
Best season: Autumn through winter
Wave quality: Usually short-period and fickle, but can be fun when the swell is right
Crowds: Usually low to moderate, depending on season and conditions

What to expect

Ramla Bay is a broad sandy bay with a gently sloping seabed, so waves tend to be softer and less powerful than at exposed reef or point breaks. On smaller swells it may be flat or only suitable for longboarding or beginner practice. When a stronger winter swell arrives, it can produce peaky beach-break waves with occasional clean faces, though it’s not known for highly consistent surf.

Conditions and hazards

Sandy bottom: Generally more forgiving
Shifting sandbars: Can change the takeoff spot
Exposure: Can get messy with wind chop
Swim awareness: Always check currents and local conditions, especially after storm swells

Best for

Beginners in suitable conditions
Longboarders
Surfers looking for a scenic, relaxed session rather than high-performance surf

Extra note

Ramla Bay is one of Gozo’s most famous beaches, so even when surf is minimal, it’s worth visiting for the natural beauty alone.