Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq surfForecast / Mediterranean / Malta

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 CET
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Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq sea temperature is
15.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq this week:

The surf forecast for Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 18th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 18th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 18th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue night, light winds from the NE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
!
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
E
2.2
E
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.2
NW
1.2
NW
0.6
E
0.8
NE
0.6
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.3
NE
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.2
ENE
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.4
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.4
WNW
1.2
NW
0.2
ENE
Period(s) (?)10105555887765654433455
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)206602630777440673040511211465742
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
25
NW
20
W
25
WNW
30
NW
20
NW
15
N
15
SE
10
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
5
SW
5
SW
25
NW
35
NW
25
N
15
NW
30
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossonglasscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:40AM
0.21
2:53PM
0.22
3:06AM
0.21
3:21PM
0.22
3:32AM
0.20
3:51PM
0.22
3:58AM
0.19
4:21PM
0.21
4:24AM
0.18
4:54PM
0.19
4:49AM
0.16
5:31PM
0.17
5:11AM
0.14
6:23PM
0.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:44AM
-0.01
9:03PM
-0.02
9:09AM
-0.02
9:32PM
-0.01
9:35AM
-0.02
10:02PM
-0.00
10:02AM
-0.01
10:32PM
0.02
10:29AM
0.00
11:03PM
0.04
10:58AM
0.02
11:37PM
0.06
11:29AM
0.05
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
Sunrise-6:09--6:07--6:05--6:05--6:03--6:01--6:01-
Sunset--6:10--6:12--6:13--6:14--6:15--6:15--6:15
rain showers
cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
5--1-----12----------
Temp. °C141515141314141414141414141515141415141415
Feels °C (?)813111068101111101010101113131097109
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Information about the Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq is 5 km (3 miles) from Mosta. If you plan a holiday in Malta - Mediterranean, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mosta. Mosta has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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