Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq surfForecast / Mediterranean / Malta

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 15 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
16.0° 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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 20th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 20th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 17th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, strong winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Thu night, light winds from the NNW by Fri morning).

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.8
NW
1
WNW
0.7
SE
0.5
ENE
2.5
ESE
2
E
2.3
ENE
2.4
E
1.4
WNW
1.5
NE
0.9
NE
0.2
ENE
1.4
NE
2.2
ENE
1
ENE
0.8
NE
0.6
NE
0.5
E
1.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)3656589999587671088775
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3873502939063282691910224475320583812075332552
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
30
SSW
20
NW
20
NNE
25
ESE
30
SE
35
ESE
35
ENE
40
ENE
25
NE
30
WNW
25
NW
30
NNE
35
NW
50
NNW
50
NNE
15
NNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
25
S
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncrossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
3:51PM
0.22
3:58AM
0.19
4:21PM
0.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
9:35AM
-0.02
10:02PM
-0.00
10:02AM
-0.01
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
Sunrise-6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:07--6:05--6:05-
Sunset--6:08--6:08--6:09--6:10--6:12--6:13--6:14
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-13594-111-32--------
Temp. °C161713141514141414151515131314131414141616
Feels °C (?)1010681187771311895511110101110
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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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