Wied iż-Żurrieq
cove · Malta
Wied iż-Żurrieq is a cove on the coast of Malta.
The nearest town is Żurrieq.
Malta is part of the Maltese Islands.
Also known as Il-Ħnejja.
The bay opens towards the south (178°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-west (132°–228°).
- 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
Room to anchor: small (about 0.3 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.
Almost no buildings ashore (3 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Blue Grotto: 2 min on foot
- Qrendi: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 40 min on foot
- Ħaġar Qim: 45 min on foot
- Mnajdra: 49 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 east wind: Kalanka t-Tawwalija, 5.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Fomm ir-Riħ Bay, 9.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Kalanka Tal-Qali, 6.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marsaxlokk, 5.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marsaxlokk, 5.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Kalanka t-Tawwalija cove · 5.5 NM by sea
- Marsaxlokk cove · 5.8 NM by sea
- Kalanka Tal-Qali cove · 6.6 NM by sea
- Ħofra ż-Żgħira cove · 6.6 NM by sea
- Ras il-Qali cove · 6.6 NM by sea
- Il-Ħofra l-Kbira cove · 6.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Malta by wind
More places – Malta
- Xatt ir-Riżq marina
- Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq Beach cove
Questions
Is Wied iż-Żurrieq sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Wied iż-Żurrieq sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Fomm ir-Riħ Bay, 9.8 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Wied iż-Żurrieq?
Room to anchor: small (about 0.3 ha).
Can you spend the night at Wied iż-Żurrieq?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.