Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Ramla Bay, Malta

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Ramla Bay...

Ramla Bay is a beach in Malta. The water temperature around Ramla Bay varies extremely throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 14.6°C (58.3°F) in February up to 25.4°C (77.8°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 20°C (67°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Ramla Bay is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature at Ramla Bay?

The current water temperature in the month of January at Ramla Bay is ca:

Are there surf spots in close proximity to Ramla Bay?

Yes, there are a few surf spots close to Ramla Bay. The closest one is Gozo-Ramla Bay, which is 0.1km (4.7miles) away from Ramla Bay. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Gozo-Ramla Bay and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Ramla Bay are Mellieha bay, which is roughly 7.5km (4.7miles) away, and Golden bay, located approximately 9.5km (5.9miles) from Ramla Bay.

Are there any other white sand beaches near Ramla Bay?

There are some other nice beaches in proximity to Ramla Bay. The closest one is San Blas, which is just 1.1km (0.7miles) away from Ramla Bay. Another good beach near Ramla Bay is Marsalforn, which is approximately 1.5km (0.9miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Ramla Bay?

The sea temperature at Ramla Bay is very warm, reaching up to 25°C (78°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or thin top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most will be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, sea temperatures come down to roughly 15°C (58°F). In this season, a 3-4mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the diving and fishing close to Ramla Bay?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 15 to 20°C (58-67°F) during January, February, and March. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when sea temperatures reach 20 to 25°C (69-78°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Ramla Bay: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Ramla Bay...

Do you know what the the island Texel in the Netherlands, the city Denton in the United Kingdom, and the city Piana Crixia in the Italy have in common with Ramla Bay? Click on the links to find out...