Mqabba
Mqabba is a town in the L-Imqabba region of the Maltese Islands, Malta, with a population of 3,339.
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.
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- Boat43
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Marginal — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 5 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- 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 | 89 | 89 | 86 | 85 | 81 | 1–5kn S | 0.34–0.64m ENE | 0.38m · 4.8s ENE | 24.4° | |
| 19 Mon | 58 | 60 | 28 | 28 | 12 | 6–15kn ESE | 0.64–1.84m SE | 0.93m · 5.1s SSE | 24.2° | |
| 20 Tue | 47 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–11kn ESE | 0.88–1.94m SE | 1.13m · 5.1s SE | 24.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 13 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–14kn WSW | 0.94–1.54m S | 0.86m · 4.8s SSE | 24.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 13 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–13kn NW | 1.10–1.42m WNW | 0.56m · 5.8s WNW | 24.0° | |
| 23 Fri | 90 | 89 | 66 | 58 | 46 | 5–9kn NW | 0.52–1.08m NW | 0.52m · 4.6s WNW | 23.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 83 | 77 | 77 | 68 | 58 | 4–12kn NW | 0.48–1.46m NW | 0.27m · 4.4s WNW | 23.6° |
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Nearby towns include Kirkop and Qrendi, both 1.7 km away, Żurrieq at 2.1 km, Safi at 2.2 km, and Siġġiewi at 3 km. The cove of Id-Daħla lies 3 km away, close to landmarks including the cave Il-Ħnejja (3 km), Torri Wardija tower (3.1 km), and the ancient site of Ħaġar Qim (3.2 km). Tides in the area are micro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 0.22 m.
Also known as
مقابة
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Il-Ħnejja — cave, 3.0 km
- Torri Wardija — tower, 3.1 km
- Ħaġar Qim — ancient site, 3.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Mqabba?
Our fishing score for Mqabba on October 22, 2026 is 63 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Mqabba 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 07:14 AM and 06:17 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Mqabba?
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 Mqabba?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:14 AM and sets at 06:17 PM. The moon rises at 04:11 PM and sets at 03:07 AM.