Tarxien
Tarxien is a town in the Ta' Xbiex region of the Maltese Islands, Malta, with a population of 8,627.
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
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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° |
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Nearby towns include Fgura (0.5 km), Paola (1.7 km), Għaxaq (1.8 km), Gudja (1.9 km) and Żejtun (2 km), with South West Extension harbour 2.2 km away. Landmarks in the area include the Tarxien Prehistoric Temples (0.5 km), Hompesch Arch (1.3 km) and Is-Sur ta' San Pawl fort (1.5 km). The tide is micro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 0.21 m.
Also known as
تاركسيان, Tarscen
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Tarxien Prehistoric Temples — ancient site, 0.5 km
- Hompesch Arch — arch, 1.3 km
- Is-Sur ta’ San Pawl — fort, 1.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Tarxien?
Our fishing score for Tarxien on October 22, 2026 is 63 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Tarxien 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 Tarxien?
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 Tarxien?
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.