Exiles Bay
cove · Malta
Exiles Bay is a cove on the coast of Malta.
The nearest town is Sliema.
Malta is part of the Maltese Islands.
Also known as Il-Bajja tal-Balluta and Sliema Bay.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (18°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north to north-east (0°–40°).
- 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
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 15 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 3.6 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (73 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- St Julian's Tower: 14 min by dinghy
- Sacro Cuor Parish Church: 18 min on foot
- Sliema: 54 restaurants, bars or cafés, 20 min on foot
- Stella Maris Church: 20 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Manoel Island Yacht Marina, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Manoel Island Yacht Marina, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Manoel Island Yacht Marina, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Portomaso Marina, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Portomaso Marina marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Manoel Island Yacht Marina marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Port of Valletta marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Excelsior Marina marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Xatt ir-Riżq marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Grand Harbour cove · 1.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Malta by wind
More places – Malta
- Grand Harbour cove
- Kalanka t-Tawwalija cove
- Manoel Island Yacht Marina marina
Questions
Is Exiles Bay sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Manoel Island Yacht Marina, 0.8 NM by sea.
Is Exiles Bay sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Exiles Bay?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 15 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Exiles Bay?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 3.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at Exiles Bay?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.