Ġnejna Bay
A quiet bay with fishermen's huts, south of Għajn Tuffieħa.
Ġnejna is a sand-and-rock bay with fishermen's huts cut into the stone. It gets the same north-west swell as Għajn Tuffieħa, sometimes a little smaller.
It's usually less crowded than its neighbour, with a very local feel.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | NW, W |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, NE, SE |
| Tide | No noticeable tide |
| Size | 0.5–2 m |
| Best season | October to April |
| Crowd | Light |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A funboard, shortboard or fish. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Ġnejna Bay
The water is around 15 °C in winter and 26 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
The autumn-to-spring suit for water at 12–16 °C.
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Localism and vibe
Few people.
Surfing style
Beach break over a mixed bottom.
Hazards
Flat rocks on both sides of the bay.
Map
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Marsaskala (Malta)
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.