Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq surfForecast / Mediterranean / Malta

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 13 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
15.8° 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 Friday (Mar 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) 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 2.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 20th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 20th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 17th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, strong winds from the SW by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the NNE on Mon night, light winds from the NW by Wed morning).

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
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 (?)
0.4
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.4
SW
0.7
W
0.5
S
0.2
E
1.5
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.3
NW
1
E
1.1
WNW
1.3
E
0.4
E
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.1
SW
1.5
WNW
1.6
WNW
Period(s) (?)3454446671156967766556
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)51120319930001431111587717614495255112184
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
25
S
40
SW
25
NW
15
NNW
40
NW
60
NW
60
N
70
NE
55
NE
45
NE
15
NW
20
WNW
35
W
35
NW
40
NW
45
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
offoffoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:56PM
0.12
1:08AM
0.16
1:14PM
0.15
1:29AM
0.18
1:36PM
0.17
1:52AM
0.19
2:00PM
0.19
2:15AM
0.20
2:25PM
0.21
2:40AM
0.21
2:53PM
0.22
3:06AM
0.21
3:21PM
0.22
3:32AM
0.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:47PM
0.06
7:23AM
0.05
7:13PM
0.04
7:39AM
0.03
7:39PM
0.02
7:58AM
0.01
8:06PM
-0.00
8:21AM
-0.00
8:34PM
-0.01
8:44AM
-0.01
9:03PM
-0.02
9:09AM
-0.02
9:32PM
-0.01
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise6:16--6:15--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:07--
Sunset-6:07--6:07--6:08--6:08--6:09--6:10--6:12-
rain showers
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
1-32--42263910261--1--1
Temp. °C151514151416171313111212131414141515131414
Feels °C (?)11111211109989300045101110556
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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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