Mellieħa
Mellieħa is a town on the coast of the Maltese Islands, in the Il-Mellieħa region of Malta, with a population of 11,389.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (62) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature, a light breeze.
- Shore3
- Boat26
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore3
- Boat26
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- a light breeze
- big swell
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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 | 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 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–13kn NW | 1.18–1.44m NW | 0.37m · 6.0s WNW | 24.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 87 | 80 | 55 | 34 | 34 | 6–9kn NW | 0.56–1.14m NW | 0.49m · 4.6s NW | 23.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 80 | 73 | 55 | 38 | 35 | 5–13kn NW | 0.56–1.54m NW | 0.26m · 4.4s WNW | 23.5° |
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The town lies close to Il-Fortizza tal-Mellieħa (0.3 km) and It-Torri ta' Għajn Żnuber (1.9 km), with Ix-Xquq park 2 km away. Nearby coastal spots include Il-Bajja tal-Mellieħa bay (2.1 km), Ir-Ramla tal-Pwales beach (2.1 km), Ras il-Griebeġ coastal point (2.2 km), and the coves of Għar Baqrat and Selmun Bay (2.2 km each). Manikata town is 2 km away. Tides in the area are micro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 0.2 m.
Also known as
ملليحة, Mellieha
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Il-Fortizza tal-Mellieħa — fort, 0.3 km
- It-Torri ta’ Għajn Żnuber — tower, 1.9 km
- Ix-Xquq — park, 2.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Mellieħa?
Our fishing score for Mellieħa on October 22, 2026 is 62 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Mellieħa 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 Mellieħa?
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 Mellieħa?
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.