Boulimat
marina · Bejaia · Algeria
Boulimat is a marina on the coast of Algeria.
The nearest town is Bejaia.
Also known as Plage de Boulimat and Pointe Boulimat.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-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 north-west to north-east (304°–40°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Le Thaïs) 660 m away
- Parking 630 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: Bejaia port, 10.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Bejaia port, 10.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Bejaia port, 10.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Bejaia port, 10.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Bejaia port, 10.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Bejaia port port · 10.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Algeria by wind
More places – Bejaia
- Bejaia port port
Questions
Is Boulimat sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Bejaia port, 10.3 NM by sea.
Is Boulimat sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
Can you spend the night at Boulimat?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.