Birkirkara tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↓ falling · low 10:17 am (0.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:00–4:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 8:00–10:00 am Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 2.7 ft · 73 °F slight · 6.6 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 3 mph · 62 °F from the NW, gusts 9 · overcast
- Sun 6:21 am–5:10 pm 10 h 48 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 7:41 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:41 pm
- Best time to dive 11:50 am–2:50 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Birkirkara there are high tides at 3:43 am (1.1 ft) and 3:53 pm (0.9 ft) and low tides at 10:17 am and 10:21 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:17 am. The sun rises at 6:21 am and sets at 5:10 pm: 10 h 48 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:41 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:25 am to 3:25 am and from 1:57 pm to 3:57 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.7 ft waves. There's a light air from the northwest (3 mph). Overcast, 62 °F.
Fishing in Birkirkara today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:57–3:57 pm
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), light cross-shore wind (8 mph) and some swell (1.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 1:20 am to 3:20 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 6:00 am to 7:00 am, with sunrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: white seabream, common two-banded seabream, salema and saddled seabream. October is one of the months when these are seen most: white seabream and common two-banded seabream. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Birkirkara, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Birkirkara
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Cross-shore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.5 ft waves
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
- Feels like 68 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.5 ft
2.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Cross-shore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand
Birkirkara has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 8:00 am to 10:00 am, brings little wind, a calm sea and water at 73 °F, though with cool air. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm can also work, with little wind, a calm sea and water at 73 °F, though with cool air.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Birkirkara
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- Balluta Bay 2.2 mi · NE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Sufficient water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Sliema Bay 2.3 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Saint George's Beach 2.5 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Fond Għadir Beach 2.8 mi · NE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq Beach 3.0 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Amazonia Beach 4.7 mi · NW
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Bajja tal-Għażżelin 5.1 mi · NW
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- St. George's Bay 5.9 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the Malta Environmental Health Directorate.
Webcams near Birkirkara
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Tides in Birkirkara
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:43 am 1.1 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 10:17 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:53 pm 0.9 ft
- ▼ Low tide 10:21 pm 0.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 52 min to low tide at 10:17 am.
In Birkirkara the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.7 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 26 (1.2 ft) and the lowest, on March 4 (-0.3 ft).
Heights above MLWS. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLWS
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:21 am · 5:10 pm | High tide 3:43 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 10:17 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 3:53 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:21 pm · 0.3 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:25 am · 1:57 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:22 am · 5:09 pm | High tide 4:20 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 10:58 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:30 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 11:05 pm · 0.4 ft | 76% | Major periods 2:30 am · 3:01 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:23 am · 5:08 pm | High tide 5:04 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 11:51 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 5:20 pm · 0.8 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 3:33 am · 4:03 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:24 am · 5:07 pm | Low tide 12:12 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 6:40 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 1:21 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 7:32 pm · 0.7 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:32 am · 4:59 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:25 am · 5:06 pm | Low tide 2:48 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 9:59 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 3:38 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:37 pm · 0.8 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:26 am · 5:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:26 am · 5:05 pm | Low tide 4:53 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:08 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 4:59 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:33 pm · 0.9 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:15 am · 6:39 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:27 am · 5:04 pm | Low tide 5:46 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:51 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 5:47 pm · 0.4 ft | — | 23% | Major periods 7:02 am · 7:24 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLWS. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Lampedusa station (TICON-4), 108 mi from Birkirkara. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Birkirkara
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 5.8 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west-northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 71.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water about normal for late October.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:25 am (local time).
Surf in Birkirkara today
Surf today
Poor- 1.7–2.7 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.2 ft swell at 6 s from the northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 5:55 am · sunrise 6:21 am · sunset 5:10 pm · last light 5:36 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 73.2 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 33 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 9:00 am, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Birkirkara today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.7 ft swell at 6 s from the northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.9 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.2 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:36 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 7:41 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 2:50 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Birkirkara the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Sant' Iermu - Sikka Xellugija 3.1 mi
- Sant' Iermu - Sikka Leminija 3.2 mi
- Qawra Nofsinhar 4.7 mi
- Qawra Tramuntana 4.8 mi
- Wied iż-Żurrieq 5.3 mi
- Carolina 2.2 mi
- Tug 2 2.7 mi
- Wreck 2.3 mi
- Subacqua supplies services 1.6 mi
- Aquamarina 1.9 mi
- Comino Caves 2.1 mi
- Podwodna Malta 2.2 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Birkirkara
Now in Birkirkara
- Low / high
- 62 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 83%
- Dew pointDew point
- 57 °F
- Visibility
- 20 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 38
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.07 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Mainly clear | Overcast |
| Temperature | 64° | 64° | 62° | 69° | 72° | 72° | 66° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 SW | 2 NW | 3 NW | 6 NW | 9 NW | 8 NW | 3 NNW | 2 NW |
| Gusts | 4 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 6 |
| Waves | 3.0 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 62° 3 NW 2.6 ft
- 9:00 am 69° 6 NW 2.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 72° 9 NW 2.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 72° 8 NW 1.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 66° 3 NNW 1.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 2 NW 1.5 ft
- 12:00 am 62° 2 NW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 2 NW 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 62 / 73 °F | 9 mph NW | 3.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 71 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 63 / 68 °F | 8 mph NE | 0.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 62 / 68 °F | 13 mph WNW | 4.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 62 / 68 °F | 24 mph WNW | 5.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 65 / 68 °F | 21 mph WNW | 5.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 67 / 68 °F | 16 mph NW | 3.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 66 / 67 °F | 6 mph N | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 65 / 66 °F | 17 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 65 / 66 °F | 21 mph ENE | 5.4 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 65 / 66 °F | 20 mph E | 6.6 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 64 / 65 °F | 16 mph E | 5.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 64 / 68 °F | 10 mph S | 2.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 68 / 71 °F | 16 mph SW | 2.0 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 62° / 71° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Thunderstorm 63° / 68° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 62° / 68° 4.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 62° / 68° 5.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 65° / 68° 5.8 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 67° / 68° 3.4 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 66° / 67° 1.4 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly cooler sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (74 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:25 am (local time).
The sun in Birkirkara
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:25 am
- Full dark 6:06 pm
- Civil dawn 5:55 am
- Civil dusk 5:36 pm
- Solar noon 11:46 am (41° high)
- Daylight 10 h 48 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:34 pm
- Full dark 6:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,521 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Birkirkara
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:25–3:25 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:57–3:57 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:43–10:43 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:11–8:11 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 9:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Birkirkara
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jerma Pier 6.8 mi
- Ricasoli East Breakwater 3.5 mi
- Jetty 3.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.1 mi
- Sa Maison Marina 2.0 mi
- Manoel Island Yacht Marina 2.2 mi
- Mister Fish Iklin Malta 0.6 mi
- S.B.Naudi Fishing Tackle Importers 1.3 mi
- Angler Thinkfish 1.8 mi
- Fuel dock 2.7 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.1 mi.
From the shoreline (2.5 mi from Birkirkara) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep0.75 mi
- 164 ft deep1.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.35 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.4 mi and 66 ft at 0.75 mi from shore.
The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Portomaso Lighthouse 2.5 mi northeast
- Light height
- 26 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 20 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Fort St. Elmo Lighthouse (3.2 mi east), Ricasoli Lighthouse (3.5 mi east).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near BirkirkaraTides nearby
- Saint Venera0.8 mi
- San Ġwann1.0 mi
- Msida1.3 mi
- Qormi1.6 mi
- Ħamrun1.6 mi
- Gżira1.6 mi
- Pietà1.8 mi
- Ta’ Xbiex1.9 mi
- Hal Gharghur1.9 mi
- Swieqi2.0 mi
Birkirkara at a glance
- Town or city of about 24,356 people. Coordinates: 35.897° N, 14.461° E.
- It is 2.5 mi southwest of Sliema, the main place in Malta. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Sliema.
- The nearest tide station, Lampedusa, is 108 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Il-Moll tal-Injam (2.2 mi), Balluta Bay (2.2 mi), Xatt tal-Knisja (2.3 mi), New Flagstone Wharf (2.3 mi).
Questions about BirkirkaraQuestions
What time is sunset today in Birkirkara?
At 5:10 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Birkirkara?
At 6:22 am. First light comes at 5:26 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:25–3:25 am, Minor 9:43–10:43 am, Major 1:57–3:57 pm, Minor 7:11–8:11 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Birkirkara?
Overcast, from 62 °F to 73 °F, with a light air from the northwest (3 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Birkirkara?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.7 ft waves with a period of 6.6 s from the northeast. The water is 73.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Birkirkara?
The best time to visit Birkirkara is from May to July: highs of 76 °F to 89 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 11 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Lampedusa station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).