Pretty Bay
Malta · SouthAlways swim with care. Obey lifeguard and flag signals.
Lifeguard On Duty
On duty · 09:30 – 18:00 daily
Season
15 May – 31 Oct
Calm conditions — safe for swimming. Suitable for all swimmers including children.
Ideal
Calm sea
Excellent
Week 5 Report
up to 14 June
Clear sky
34°C
Feels like
26°C
Sea
8
UV
Recent Reports
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Location & Swimming Zone
Facilities
About this Beach
Malta's only south facing sandy beach has been a Sunday institution for local families for at least three generations. The sand was imported to supplement the natural bay and the name has been in use since the nineteenth century, long before the Freeport container terminal was built directly behind it.
On the main seafront in Birżebbuġa — signposted from the village.
Bus 81 from Valletta to Birżebbuġa.
Beach flag system
Beach Flag System
When lifeguards are on duty, the flags they fly take precedence over any guidance from this app.
Calm conditions — safe for swimming. Suitable for all swimmers including children.
Medium hazard — some swell or current. Weaker swimmers and children should exercise caution or stay in shallow water.
Jellyfish or other marine pests detected. Swimming is at your own risk — consider wearing a rash vest. Seek first aid if stung.
High hazard — dangerous conditions such as strong swell, currents, or severe weather. Do not enter the water.
Beach closed for swimming. Conditions are extremely dangerous — lifeguards will not enter the water. Do not swim under any circumstances.
Lifeguards will not enter the water.
Emergency & Rescue Services
Emergency
Police · Ambulance · Fire
If someone is in danger in the water, call 112 immediately.