St Thomas Bay
A bay on the south-east coast with reefs that catch easterly swell.
St Thomas Bay, next to Marsaskala, is a bay open to the east with rocky bottoms at its mouth. With a gregale or levante and a westerly wind, waves break over the reefs at both ends of the bay.
It's the south-east option when the west coast is flat.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Reef |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | E, NE, SE |
| Best wind (offshore) | W, SW, NW |
| 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 shortboard or fish. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf St Thomas 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.
View on AmazonFor water from 17 °C.
View on AmazonKeeps your board from drifting off or hitting someone.
View on AmazonThe classic fish fins: speed in soft waves.
View on AmazonRock or urchins on the bottom: protect your feet going in and out.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
Few people.
Surfing style
Reef waves.
Hazards
Rock, sea urchins and boat traffic in the bay.
Map
Other spots nearby
Sliema (Malta)
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Mġarr (Malta)
A quiet bay with fishermen's huts, south of Għajn Tuffieħa.
Mġarr (Malta)
The reddish-sand bay below the north-west cliffs, Malta's surf beach.
Xagħra (Gozo)
Gozo's red-sand beach, open to north and north-east swell.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.