Ponta tal-Grigal
cove · Marsascala · Malta
Ponta tal-Grigal 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 east (82°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south wind.
No shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to south-east (32°–136°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 5.7 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Rocky shore.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Xrobb l-Għaġin Temple: 4 min on foot
- Xrobb l-Għaġin Tower: 16 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 north wind: Il-Ħofra l-Kbira, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Il-Ħofra l-Kbira, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Kalanka t-Tawwalija, 3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Laguna Marina, 5 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Kalanka Tal-Qali, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- St Thomas' Bay cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Il-Ħofra l-Kbira cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Ras il-Qali cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Kalanka Tal-Qali cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Ħofra ż-Żgħira cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Marsaskala Bay cove · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Malta by wind
More places – Marsascala
- Ħofra ż-Żgħira cove
- Marsaskala Bay cove
Questions
Is Ponta tal-Grigal sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Il-Ħofra l-Kbira, 1.1 NM by sea.
Is Ponta tal-Grigal sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Laguna Marina, 5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Ponta tal-Grigal?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Ponta tal-Grigal?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: medium (about 5.7 ha).
Can you spend the night at Ponta tal-Grigal?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.