Għajn Tuffieħa

Mellieħa · Eastern Mediterranean · Malta

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A sandy bay below the cliffs on the north-west coast of Malta, often called the best surf spot on the island. Lefts and rights on a north-west swell, though it does not break often.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A fish, a mid-length or a longboard.

When it works

✓ A 1–2 m north-west swell with an east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Strong north-west wind and flat days.

Watch out for

  • rips

Best months

October, November, December, January, February, March, April

Local tips

Watch the weather maps for a mistral swell. There are many steps down to the beach, and few facilities in winter.

Getting there

Follow the signs to Golden Bay; Għajn Tuffieħa is the next bay south, reached by a long staircase. Buses run to Golden Bay.

Travel notes

How often it works
Breaks only now and then, on north-west storms in the cooler months.
Crowd and vibe
Usually empty or a few surfers.
Camping and vans
Għajn Tuffieħa Scout Campsite is under 1 km away. Nearest campsite about 0.8 km away.
Facilities
A cafe at the top of the steps in season; Golden Bay next door has more.
Water quality
The EU bathing sites at Għajn Tuffieħa were rated excellent from 2023 to 2025.

Ideal conditions

Swell
W–NNW best, WSW–N works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.8 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore NE–SE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
W (280°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

In the guides

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