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Il-Bajja tal-Għadira, located in the north of Malta in Mellieħa, is the largest sandy beach on the island. It offers a wide space and shallow water that attract families and water sports enthusiasts.
It is a kitesurf spot known by locals, especially outside the high tourist season. The atmosphere is relaxed with bars and equipment rentals nearby.
The Għadira nature reserve borders the beach, home to protected birds.
Les données de vent affichées ici proviennent d’ERA5 (via Open-Meteo) sur 4 ans, retraitées pour refléter des conditions réalistes.
👉 Le vent moyen a été calibré pour éviter la sous-estimation habituelle des modèles.
👉 Les rafales ont été corrigées par un ratio médian afin d’éviter des valeurs extrêmes irréalistes.
👉 Chaque jour est résumé par le vent médian (P50) observé pendant les heures utiles (8h–20h), puis classé dans des plages de vent.
👉 Le mode pondéré mélange vent moyen et rafales pour refléter au mieux le vent ressenti.
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flatThe spot works well with a west or northwest wind, which comes in side-on relative to the north-facing beach. Launching is easy on the fine sand, and the launch area is on the right side of the bay to avoid the crowd.
Navigation takes place in a large area offshore, with space for jibes and jumps. Be cautious of swimmers in summer: stay in the area dedicated to sliding sports. The water surface is generally flat to choppy depending on wind strength, with no big waves except during strong mistral.
No official kite school on site, but locals often ride. Check local rules as kitesurfing is prohibited in summer from June to September.
Ideal conditions are a side-on wind from the west or northwest between 15 and 25 knots. This provides a clean water surface and space to progress.
The water is clear and calm, ideal for beginners. It becomes a bit more choppy with strong wind, but remains navigable.
Currents are weak in the bay due to its sheltered configuration. Tides have a small range, with no major impact on navigation.
Opt for sizes of 9 to 12m² in medium winter wind. Go larger on days without thermal wind.
The wind is consistent year-round with 20-25 windy days per month in winter and spring, average strength of 12-13 knots. The dominant directions are west and northwest.
The kite season runs from October to May, with stronger winds in winter.
The Mediterranean climate offers pleasant temperatures year-round, with highs around 25°C from May to October. Winter months are mild with an average of 14-16°C.
Summer is dry and sunny, while precipitation is rare outside the wet season.
The depth is very gradual with a sandy bottom. You can stand up to 10-15 meters from the shore, perfect for relaunching.
The water reaches 23-25°C in summer, and drops to 14-16°C in winter. A shorty wetsuit is sufficient from May to October.
