Kitesurfing Mellieha Bay (Għadira)
Northern Region, Malta
Wind & Conditions
Malta's largest and only sandy beach, sheltered inside a NE-facing bay. NE-E-ESE winds onshore 10-20 kn; NW side-onshore. Very shallow for 200 m — ideal for beginners. Flat water in the bay, small chop in E wind. No rental shops; bring own gear. Peak season Mar–May and Sep–Nov (Gregale NE).
About Mellieha Bay (Għadira)
Mellieħa Bay, also known as Għadira Bay is the largest sandy beach in Malta, located in the northern locality of Mellieħa. Shallow waters dominate the bay, and the beach stretches for over a kilometre.
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Mellieha Bay (Għadira).
World Ranking
RegionalNot globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Facilities & Services
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn
- Costa del Sole Restaurant
- Great Dane Restaurant
- Hansen Gastro Bar Restaurant
- Il Pirata Restaurant
- Munchies Mellieħa Bay Restaurant
- Vecchia Napoli Mellieħa Restaurant
- Il-Bottegin Bar & Restaurant at La Vittoria Band Club Bar / Café
- Riviera Blue Bar / Café
- Sea View Bar Bar / Café
- Sea View Café Bar / Café
- Square Bar Bar / Café
- Stan's Bar / Café
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at Mellieha Bay (Għadira)?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Mellieha Bay (Għadira) — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Mellieha Bay (Għadira) suitable for beginner kiters?
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
What wind direction works at Mellieha Bay (Għadira)?
Malta's largest and only sandy beach, sheltered inside a NE-facing bay. NE-E-... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
What kite size do you need at Mellieha Bay (Għadira)?
Kite size at Mellieha Bay (Għadira) depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.
Is it safe to kitesurf at Mellieha Bay (Għadira)?
Safety at Mellieha Bay (Għadira) depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Mellieha Bay (Għadira) is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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