Port of Algiers
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Port of Algiers is a port on the coast of Algeria.
The nearest town is Algiers.
It lies in Bay of Algiers.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Swell can come in from east to east (96°–100°).
- 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 1.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Museum of Antiquities: 19 min by road
- Bardo National Museum: 19 min by road
- Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Algiers: 19 min by road
- National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers: 46 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant 600 m away
- Supermarket 890 m away
- Metro 680 m away
- Parking 430 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-east wind: La gare de Transport Maritime Urbain ⵟⴰⵖⵙⵔⵜ ⵏ ⵓⵙⵉⵡⴹ ⵏ ⵢⵉⵍⴻⵍ ⵏ ⵜⵎⴷⵉⵏⵜ محطة النقل البحري الحضري, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: La gare de Transport Maritime Urbain ⵟⴰⵖⵙⵔⵜ ⵏ ⵓⵙⵉⵡⴹ ⵏ ⵢⵉⵍⴻⵍ ⵏ ⵜⵎⴷⵉⵏⵜ محطة النقل البحري الحضري, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: La gare de Transport Maritime Urbain ⵟⴰⵖⵙⵔⵜ ⵏ ⵓⵙⵉⵡⴹ ⵏ ⵢⵉⵍⴻⵍ ⵏ ⵜⵎⴷⵉⵏⵜ محطة النقل البحري الحضري, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- La gare de Transport Maritime Urbain ⵟⴰⵖⵙⵔⵜ ⵏ ⵓⵙⵉⵡⴹ ⵏ ⵢⵉⵍⴻⵍ ⵏ ⵜⵎⴷⵉⵏⵜ محطة النقل البحري الحضري marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Leisure Port - Sablettes marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Algiers Marina (Fishery) marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Port Franco marina · 5.5 NM by sea
- Port Coco Plage marina · 6.6 NM by sea
- Tamentfoust marina · 6.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Algeria by wind
More places – Algiers
Questions
Is Port of Algiers sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Port of Algiers sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is La gare de Transport Maritime Urbain ⵟⴰⵖⵙⵔⵜ ⵏ ⵓⵙⵉⵡⴹ ⵏ ⵢⵉⵍⴻⵍ ⵏ ⵜⵎⴷⵉⵏⵜ محطة النقل البحري الحضري, 0.8 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Port of Algiers?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Port of Algiers?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.