Kalkara
Kalkara is a town on the coast of the Maltese Islands, in Il-Kalkara region, Malta, with a population of 3,059.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (63) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature, a light breeze.
- Shore14
- Boat35
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore14
- Boat35
- Rock0
- Kayak0
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Marginal — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- a light breeze
- strong wind
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 90 | 90 | 86 | 85 | 82 | 1–4kn S | 0.34–0.64m ENE | 0.38m · 4.8s ENE | 24.5° | |
| 19 Mon | 59 | 62 | 28 | 28 | 12 | 3–13kn ESE | 0.64–1.84m SE | 0.93m · 5.1s SSE | 24.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 47 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–8kn SE | 0.88–1.94m SE | 1.13m · 5.1s SE | 24.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 18 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–11kn WSW | 0.94–1.54m S | 0.86m · 4.8s SSE | 24.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 14 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–11kn NW | 1.10–1.42m WNW | 0.56m · 5.8s WNW | 24.0° | |
| 23 Fri | 86 | 83 | 63 | 57 | 43 | 4–8kn NW | 0.52–1.08m NW | 0.52m · 4.6s WNW | 23.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 80 | 75 | 74 | 70 | 56 | 3–11kn NW | 0.48–1.46m NW | 0.27m · 4.4s WNW | 23.6° |
Seafloor depth
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Cospicua lies 0.6 km away, close to Il-Kalanka tal-Patrijiet cove, also 0.6 km distant. Rinella Bay is 0.7 km off, with Hospital Point at 0.9 km, Bighi Point at 1 km, and Il-Ponta ta' Ricasoli at 1.4 km. Nearby landmarks include Fort Saint Rocco (0.6 km), Saint Elmo Lighthouse (1.6 km), and Hompesch Arch (1.9 km). Tides are micro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 0.21 m.
Also known as
كالكارا
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Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Fort Saint Rocco — fort, 0.6 km
- Saint Elmo Lighthouse — lighthouse, 1.6 km
- Hompesch Arch — arch, 1.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Kalkara?
Our fishing score for Kalkara on October 22, 2026 is 63 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Kalkara on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 02:22 AM–03:52 AM, 08:43 AM–10:43 AM, 03:25 PM–04:55 PM, 09:05 PM–11:05 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 07:14 AM and 06:17 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Kalkara?
Barely. The range here is about 0.2 m, so our score gives the tide little weight at this place and leans on the moon, the light and the weather instead.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Kalkara?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:14 AM and sets at 06:17 PM. The moon rises at 04:10 PM and sets at 03:07 AM.