Il-Ponta l-Irqiqa
cove · Comino · Malta
Il-Ponta l-Irqiqa is a cove on the island of Comino, in the Malta cruising area.
The nearest town is Victoria.
Comino is part of the Maltese Islands.
The bay opens towards the west-south-west (245°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in east, south and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to west (208°–276°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 10 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- St. Mary's Tower: 13 min by dinghy
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Il-Bejta tal-Fenek, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Il-Ponta taċ-Ċirkewwa, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Il-Ponta taċ-Ċirkewwa, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Il-Ponta taċ-Ċirkewwa, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Daħla Taċ-Ċawl, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Il-Bejta tal-Fenek cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Bejn il-Kmiemen cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Daħla Taċ-Ċawl cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Il-Ponta taċ-Ċirkewwa cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Paradise Bay cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Għar Għana cove · 1.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Malta by wind
More places – Comino
- Id-Darsa cove
- Il-Bejta tal-Fenek cove
- L-Iskoll ta' Taħt il-Mazz cove
- Saint Nicholas Bay cove
Questions
Is Il-Ponta l-Irqiqa sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Il-Ponta l-Irqiqa sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Il-Ponta l-Irqiqa?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 10 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Il-Ponta l-Irqiqa?
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Il-Ponta l-Irqiqa?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.