Il-Qala tal-Mistra
Il-Qala tal-Mistra is a cove on the Maltese Islands, in Il-Mellieħa, Malta. Tides here are small — about 0.2 m between low and high at springs — so fishing conditions depend more on light, weather and the moon.
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.
- Shore2
- Boat15
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore2
- Boat15
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing0est.
Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 10 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- a light breeze
- big swell
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 10 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 94 | 1–4kn SE | 0.26–0.48m ENE | 0.30m · 4.2s ENE | 24.6° | |
| 19 Mon | 70 | 69 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 3–14kn ESE | 0.42–1.32m SE | 0.64m · 4.9s SSE | 24.4° | |
| 20 Tue | 71 | 74 | 38 | 6 | 18 | 5–12kn ESE | 0.62–1.38m SE | 0.67m · 5.0s SSE | 24.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 19 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–15kn WSW | 0.64–1.28m SSW | 0.58m · 4.4s S | 24.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–13kn NW | 1.18–1.44m NW | 0.33m · 6.4s WNW | 24.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 85 | 81 | 22 | 17 | 0 | 4–9kn NW | 0.70–1.20m NW | 0.53m · 4.8s WNW | 23.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 84 | 85 | 41 | 40 | 18 | 4–12kn WNW | 0.62–1.48m NW | 0.26m · 4.6s WNW | 23.5° |
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Nearest town: San Pawl il-Baħar (2.3 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Fortizza ta’ Campbell — fort, 0.6 km
- Saint Paul Statue — monument, 1.1 km
- Buġibba Temple — ancient site, 2.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Il-Qala tal-Mistra?
Our fishing score for Il-Qala tal-Mistra on October 22, 2026 is 63 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Il-Qala tal-Mistra on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 02:22 AM–03:52 AM, 08:44 AM–10:44 AM, 03:26 PM–04:56 PM, 09:06 PM–11:06 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 07:15 AM and 06:18 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Il-Qala tal-Mistra?
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 Il-Qala tal-Mistra?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:15 AM and sets at 06:18 PM. The moon rises at 04:11 PM and sets at 03:07 AM.