Port Franco
marina · Algiers · Algeria
Port Franco is a marina on the coast of Algeria.
The nearest town is Algiers.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east-south-east (72°–112°).
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-east (296°–36°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Restaurant 750 m away
- Supermarket (مركز تجاري) 160 m away
- Bus (الرئيس حميدو 1) 150 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Algiers Marina (Fishery), 4.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Algiers Marina (Fishery), 4.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Leisure Port - Sablettes, 5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Leisure Port - Sablettes, 5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Algiers Marina (Fishery), 4.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Algiers Marina (Fishery), 4.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Algiers Marina (Fishery) marina · 4.9 NM by sea
- Leisure Port - Sablettes marina · 5 NM by sea
- La gare de Transport Maritime Urbain ⵟⴰⵖⵙⵔⵜ ⵏ ⵓⵙⵉⵡⴹ ⵏ ⵢⵉⵍⴻⵍ ⵏ ⵜⵎⴷⵉⵏⵜ محطة النقل البحري الحضري marina · 5.1 NM by sea
- Port of Algiers port · 5.5 NM by sea
- Port de plaisance de Sidi Fredj marina · 9.1 NM by sea
- Port Coco Plage marina · 10 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Algeria by wind
More places – Algiers
- Port of Algiers port
- Algiers Marina (Fishery) marina
Questions
Is Port Franco sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Algiers Marina (Fishery), 4.9 NM by sea.
Is Port Franco sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Leisure Port - Sablettes, 5 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Port Franco?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Port Franco?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.