Il-Wied tar-Ratal
cove · Saint Paul's Bay · Malta
Il-Wied tar-Ratal is a cove on the coast of Malta.
The nearest town is Saint Paul's Bay.
Malta is part of the Maltese Islands.
Also known as Ta' Damma.
The bay opens towards the north-west (320°).
Armier Tower, a 10-minute walk from the anchorage.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west to west-north-west (268°–284°).
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north (336°–8°).
- 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
Seabed: posidonia and sand.
Sand share corrected from satellite imagery.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 9.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (201 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Armier Tower: 10 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: Il-Bajja tal-Armier, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Il-Bajja tal-Armier, 0.1 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: Il-Ponta taċ-Ċirkewwa, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Il-Bajja tal-Armier cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Ramlet il-Qortin cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- L-Iskoll ta' Taħt il-Mazz cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Ir-Ramla tal-Bir cove · 1 NM by sea
- Id-Darsa cove · 1 NM by sea
- Il-Ponta taċ-Ċirkewwa cove · 1.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Malta by wind
More places – Saint Paul's Bay
- Għar iċ-Ċomb cove
- Il-Bajja tal-Armier cove
- Ir-Ramla tal-Bir cove
- Iċ-Ċumnija cove
Questions
Is Il-Wied tar-Ratal sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Il-Bajja tal-Armier, 0.1 NM by sea.
Is Il-Wied tar-Ratal sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Il-Wied tar-Ratal?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Il-Wied tar-Ratal?
Seabed: posidonia and sand. Sand share corrected from satellite imagery. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Il-Wied tar-Ratal?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.