Marsalforn

marina · Gozo · Malta

Marsalforn is a marina on the island of Gozo, in the Malta cruising area.

The nearest town is Victoria.

Gozo is part of the Maltese Islands.

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 east-north-east (352°–60°).

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.

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.

Beach within 300 m.

Nearest services:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Mġarr Marina, 5.6 NM by sea.

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.