Ġolf ta' Xuxetta
cove · Marsascala · Malta
Ġolf ta' Xuxetta is a cove on the coast of Malta.
The nearest town is Marsascala.
Malta is part of the Maltese Islands.
The bay opens towards the north-east (46°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower, a 3-minute walk from the anchorage.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to south-east (312°–144°).
- 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).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (7 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower: 3 min on foot
- Santa Maria delle Grazie Tower: 37 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: Marsaskala Bay, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Xatt ir-Riżq, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Grand Harbour, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Laguna Marina, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marsaskala Bay, 1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marsaskala Bay, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marsaskala Bay, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marsaskala Bay cove · 1 NM by sea
- St Thomas' Bay cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Ponta tal-Grigal cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Laguna Marina marina · 2.6 NM by sea
- Grand Harbour cove · 2.7 NM by sea
- Xatt ir-Riżq marina · 2.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Malta by wind
More places – Marsascala
- Ras il-Qali cove
- St Thomas' Bay cove
- Ħofra ż-Żgħira cove
- Marsaskala Bay cove
Questions
Is Ġolf ta' Xuxetta sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marsaskala Bay, 1 NM by sea.
Is Ġolf ta' Xuxetta sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Laguna Marina, 2.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Ġolf ta' Xuxetta?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 10 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Ġolf ta' Xuxetta?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.