Ramla l-Ħamra
Gozo's red-sand beach, open to north and north-east swell.
Ramla l-Ħamra is Gozo's largest beach, with reddish sand and protected dunes at the end of a valley. It faces north and works with a gregale or tramontana swell and a southerly wind.
It's a quiet, very beautiful place to surf when there are waves.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | N, NE, NW |
| Best wind (offshore) | S, SW, SE |
| Tide | No noticeable tide |
| Size | 0.5–1.5 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 or longboard; a shortboard with more swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Ramla l-Ħamra
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.
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Localism and vibe
Very few people.
Surfing style
Soft beach break.
Hazards
Currents in big swell; respect the protected dunes.
Map
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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.