Surf spot

Mellieha bay

Forecast conditions and map view for Mellieha bay in Malta. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Malta
Coordinates: 35.9691, 14.3526

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Wave height (m)	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.6
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	NW	NW	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	WNW	E	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW
Wave period (s)	4	4	4	4	4	3.7	3.8	3.7	3.8	3.8	3.7	3.6	3.6	3.5	4	4	4	3.7	4	4	3.7	4.3	4.3	4.4	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.3	4.5	4.6	4.8	5	5	5	5	4.8	4.7	4.6	4.6	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.7	4.6	4.5	4.5	4.6	3.3	4.3	3.9	3.6	3.7	4.1	5
Wave energy (kJ)	6	5	5	5	4	6	6	5	5	5	4	4	3	2	2	2	2	2	2	3	2	4	7	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	10	12	14	12	12	12	10	9	8	8	8	8	8	8	7	5	5	4	3	2	3	3	4	4	8	20
Wind speed (km/h)	7.9	9	6.9	20.5	13.1	9	17	16.9	15.3	21.3	17	12.8	20.9	12.4	12.1	6.2	7.5	5.7	7.3	10.7	22.3	21.2	26	18.5	21.1	31.3	27.1	31.7	35.2	30.6	25.7	34.7	33.2	39.5	47.2	65.4	54.3	39.9	23.4	25.5	24.9	31.2	17.8	32.1	31.5	23.6	19.2	10.7	12.4	10.1	10.5	17.1	17.9	23.8	16.3	9.2
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Mellieha Bay, Malta is a scenic, sheltered beach break on the island’s northwest coast, better known for its calm turquoise water than for big, powerful waves. It’s one of Malta’s most accessible spots, with a long sandy bay and easy access, which makes it popular with beginners, bodyboarders, and anyone looking for a relaxed session when conditions line up.

Surf character

Wave type: Usually small, soft, wind-affected beach break
Best for: Beginners, longboarders, bodyboarders, and SUP
Swell sensitivity: Needs a decent NW or W swell to really work
Wind: Offshore winds can improve shape; onshore winds can make it messy quickly
Consistency: Not very consistent for surfing, but can produce fun waves during storms or strong swell periods

Conditions

Mellieha Bay is typically more of a “when it works” surf spot than a reliable surf destination. Because Malta is a Mediterranean island, surf conditions are usually seasonal and dependent on passing weather systems. The bay’s shape offers some shelter, so waves are often smaller and cleaner than more exposed spots, but they can also be weak and short-lived.

Bottom line

If you’re in Malta and want a spot with easy access and a chance of manageable waves, Mellieha Bay can be worth checking. It’s not a heavy reef or a high-performance break, but on the right day it can be a fun, mellow wave for a casual surf.