Il-Menqa (Buġibba)
Malta, Gozo and Comino (Valletta, Msida, Mġarr) · Malta
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Il-Menqa (Buġibba) is a harbour in the Malta, Gozo and Comino (Valletta, Msida, Mġarr) cruising area, Malta. The water depth in the harbour is about 11 m. Facilities on site: Diesel, Slipway, Restaurant, Groceries. The nearest harbour by water is Portomaso Marina (5.8 nm). Local winds in the area: Gregale, Scirocco. With Sailseer you can plan passages from here with weather from nine models, tides, currents and bridge times.
Harbour info
Water depth: Harbour 11 m
Depth source: EMODnet (estimate)
Location: 35° 56,95' N 014° 24,36' E
From OpenStreetMap (node/4124145832). Depth 11 m estimated off the entrance from the EMODnet model, not guaranteed.
Facilities
DieselSlipwayRestaurantGroceries
10-day outlook
| Day | Wind kn | Gusts kn | from | Waves | Weather | |
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Strongest wind and gust per day, mean of ECMWF and GFS; from day six only a trend. Hourly forecast, models and warnings on the map
Local winds
- Gregale: north-easterly from the Ionian Sea that builds high seas; feared in harbours and bays open to the north-east, for example on Malta and the east coast of Sicily
- Scirocco: warm south-easterly from the Sahara, humid and hazy over the sea, often with dust and poor visibility; high seas on south- and east-facing coasts
Nearest harbours by water
- Portomaso Marina 5.8 nm E · Plan route
- Mġarr Marina 7.6 nm NW · Plan route
- Excelsior Marina 8 nm SE · Plan route
- Manoel Island Yacht Marina 8.1 nm SE · Plan route
- Sa Maison Marina 8.1 nm SE · Plan route
- Laguna Marina 8.4 nm SE · Plan route
Harbour guides and charts
- OpenSeaMap Chart with buoys, lights and harbour details
- OpenStreetMap Map with paths, shops and addresses ashore
- Google Maps Satellite view, Street View, opening hours ashore
- Windy Webcams Webcams nearby
- Navily Photos, reviews, prices and berth booking
- noforeignland Anchorages, services and reports from cruising sailors
Rules and formalities
Frequently asked questions
How deep is the water at Il-Menqa (Buġibba)?
The water depth in the harbour is about 11 m. Source of the depth: EMODnet (estimate). Always rely on the chart and the echo sounder.
Is there diesel at Il-Menqa (Buġibba)?
Yes, according to the harbour data there is diesel at Il-Menqa (Buġibba).
What facilities does Il-Menqa (Buġibba) have?
Facilities on site: Diesel, Slipway, Restaurant, Groceries.
Which harbours are near Il-Menqa (Buġibba)?
By water: Portomaso Marina (5.8 nm), Mġarr Marina (7.6 nm), Excelsior Marina (8 nm), Manoel Island Yacht Marina (8.1 nm), Sa Maison Marina (8.1 nm), Laguna Marina (8.4 nm).
What is the weather like in Il-Menqa (Buġibba)?
For Il-Menqa (Buġibba), Sailseer shows the 10-day outlook from ECMWF and GFS and, on the map, the hourly forecast from nine models with official warnings and measured wind.
Sources: OpenStreetMap node/4124145832, OpenStreetMap (harbour services) (as of 2026-09-23) Location and facilities partly from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).