Ramlet il-Qortin
cove · Saint Paul's Bay · Malta
Ramlet il-Qortin 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' Tutti and Il-Ħotba.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (339°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.4 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to west-north-west (284°–288°).
Swell can come in from north to north-north-east (0°–20°).
- 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 9.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1.9 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (422 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Il-Bajja tal-Armier, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Il-Ponta taċ-Ċirkewwa, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Il-Ponta taċ-Ċirkewwa, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Il-Ponta taċ-Ċirkewwa, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Ir-Ramla tal-Bir cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Il-Wied tar-Ratal cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Il-Bajja tal-Armier cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Il-Ponta taċ-Ċirkewwa cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- L-Iskoll ta' Taħt il-Mazz cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Id-Darsa cove · 1.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Malta by wind
More places – Saint Paul's Bay
- Trunċiera ta' Qassisu cove
- Il-Menqa marina
- Xemxija Bay mooring field
- Ġnejna Bay cove
Questions
Is Ramlet il-Qortin sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Il-Bajja tal-Armier, 0.7 NM by sea.
Is Ramlet il-Qortin sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Ramlet il-Qortin?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Ramlet il-Qortin?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: small (about 1.9 ha).
Can you spend the night at Ramlet il-Qortin?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.