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Beach Weather Today in Golden Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 7.9mm of moderate rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 91%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and extremely strong at 58kmh from the South East. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Golden Bay faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:17 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 75% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Golden Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.8mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 42%.

GOLDEN BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 20th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 14° 14° 15° 15° 14° 14° 14°
100% 100% 100% 100% 88% 77% 75% 89%
2.1mm 0.1mm 1.6mm 1.1mm 0.9mm 1.2mm 0.9mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 21st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14° 13°
75% 86% 73% 81% 56% 71% 77% 89%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.5mm 0.5mm 0.9mm 0.5mm 0.5mm 0.7mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 22nd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14° 16°
80% 94% 71% 43% 43% 80% 32% 74%
0.5mm 0.6mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 23rd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 13° 13° 14° 14° 15° 15° 15°
52% 100% 100% 77% 81% 85% 100% 66%
0.4mm 0.6mm 0.8mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 24th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 16° 16° 16° 16° 15°
73% 76% 8% 7% 12% 14% 7% 30%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 25th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 15° 14° 14° 14° 14°
43% 64% 34% 14% 63% 84% 83% 68%
0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.5mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 26th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 13° 13° 13° 14° 14°
67% 76% 83% 80% 73% 91% 98% 86%
0.5mm 0.7mm 1.0mm 2.0mm 1.6mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
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Tue 20th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
53
kmh
58
kmh
55
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
26
kmh
3.0m
3.0m
2.8m
2.8m
2.8m
2.7m
2.6m
1.6m
1.0s 1.0s 8.1s 13.2s 13.2s 13.2s 13.2s 13.2s
Wed 21st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
1.1m
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
13.0s 12.8s 12.6s 12.4s 11.8s 11.3s 10.9s 10.4s
Thu 22nd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
16
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
1.1m
1.6m
1.3m
1.1m
0.9m
10.1s 9.7s 9.5s 9.2s 9.0s 9.1s 9.1s 9.1s
Fri 23rd January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.3m
0.5m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
9.1s 9.1s 6.1s 9.0s 6.6s 6.6s 6.4s 6.2s
Sat 24th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
1.0m
6.0s 8.7s 8.6s 4.6s 4.7s 5.4s 7.3s 9.4s
Sun 25th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
1.4m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
1.0m
8.6s 8.2s 10.0s 5.6s 7.9s 7.8s 7.8s 9.4s
Mon 26th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
24
kmh
39
kmh
44
kmh
48
kmh
45
kmh
41
kmh
27
kmh
1.8m
1.8m
1.6m
1.7m
2.0m
2.1m
1.5m
1.4m
7.1s 7.1s 7.1s 7.1s 13.4s 11.9s 10.7s 11.1s
Tue 20th January
3:45 AM 10:02 AM 4:01 PM 9:59 PM
0.81 0.54 0.77 0.54
Wed 21st January
4:12 AM 10:29 AM 4:30 PM 10:31 PM
0.80 0.54 0.77 0.55
Thu 22nd January
4:40 AM 10:58 AM 5:02 PM 11:06 PM
0.79 0.54 0.77 0.56
Fri 23rd January
5:09 AM 11:29 AM 5:37 PM 11:46 PM
0.78 0.55 0.77 0.58
Sat 24th January
5:41 AM 12:03 PM 6:20 PM
0.76 0.57 0.75
Sun 25th January
12:32 AM 6:16 AM 12:44 PM 7:20 PM
0.60 0.73 0.58 0.74
Mon 26th January
1:35 AM 7:05 AM 1:41 PM 9:19 PM
0.62 0.70 0.60 0.73
Tue 20th January
17°
7.9mm
66kmh SE
91%
Wed 21st January
15°
3.7mm
36kmh WSW
76%
Thu 22nd January
15°
1.5mm
32kmh NW
64%
Fri 23rd January
15°
2.8mm
42kmh W
82%
Sat 24th January
16°
0.1mm
28kmh SW
28%
Sun 25th January
15°
1.8mm
22kmh WSW
56%
Mon 26th January
15°
6.1mm
48kmh E
81%
Tue 27th January
14°
1.6mm
42kmh SE
64%
Wed 28th January
13°
8.0mm
43kmh ENE
78%
Thu 29th January
14°
0.7mm
23kmh SE
89%
Fri 30th January
13°
1.1mm
34kmh ESE
76%
Sat 31st January
14°
0.6mm
58kmh NW
77%
Sun 1st February
15°
0.1mm
19kmh W
29%
Mon 2nd February
17°
0.0mm
28kmh S
29%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Golden Bay

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 13 days of light rain with an average of 2.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 66%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Golden Bay don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Golden Bay Beach

Golden Bay is a relatively developed beach especially when compared to the more rural neighbouring beach at Ghajn Tuffieha. Golden Bay as the name suggests has a wide sandy beach, backed by a steep cliff and with a large hotel at one end - the Radisson Golden Sands Hotel. The beach has a lifeguard, sun lounger rental, watersports and refreshments during the summer months and is very popular with both tourists and locals. So popular that you may want to avoid it at busy times during the summer months if you prefer quiet beaches. If the wind is on shore from the north west it can get a bit wavey for swimming and watch out for the currents at those times and pay attention to the lifeguard flags.

Golden Bay Climate

Golden Bay is best visited during June, July, August and September when both the sea temperature and air temperature make for a perfect day at the beach. In April and May sunbathing will be pleasant but the low sea temperature will make swimming a little bracing.

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Taking a Holiday at Golden Bay, Malta

Golden Bay, located in the northwest coast of Malta, is a popular holiday destination known for its stunning sandy beach and crystal-clear waters. The beach features golden yellow sand and is perfect for sunbathing and relaxation. The beach at Golden Bay is quite suitable for snorkeling and diving, as there are interesting rocky areas and reefs close to the shore. These rocky formations provide habitats for various marine species, making it an excellent spot to explore the underwater world.

Some recommended beach activities at Golden Bay include:

  • Swimming: The calm waters of Golden Bay make it an ideal spot for swimming, especially during the summer months when the sea temperatures are warm.
  • Sunbathing: With its soft golden sand and ample sunbeds available for rent, Golden Bay is a great place to work on your tan.
  • Watersports: Several companies operating at the beach offer various water sports such as kayaking, paddleboarding, jet skiing, and banana boat rides.
  • Boat Tours: There are boat tour operators that offer trips around the bay or to nearby islands like Comino or Gozo.

Golden Bay has several options for accommodation. You can find luxury hotels such as Radisson Blu Resort & Spa or more budget-friendly options like guesthouses or self-catering apartments in the nearby village of Manikata. Staying close to the beach ensures easy access to all amenities while enjoying a relaxing holiday.

Some beach amenities available at Golden Bay include:

  • Beach umbrellas and sunbeds available for rent
  • Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  • Public restrooms and changing facilities
  • Beachside cafes and restaurants serving local cuisine
  • A small kiosk selling snacks, drinks, ice cream, and souvenirs

Taking a holiday at Golden Bay in Malta offers a beautiful sandy beach with plenty of activities to keep you entertained. From snorkeling among the rocks and reefs to enjoying the various water sports and boat tours, there's something for everyone. Staying close to the beach ensures easy access to all amenities for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday experience.

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