Madrid Beach
cove · Béni-Saf ⴱⵏⵉ ⵙⴰⴼ بني صاف · Algeria
Madrid Beach is a cove on the coast of Algeria.
The nearest town is Béni-Saf ⴱⵏⵉ ⵙⴰⴼ بني صاف.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (327°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west to north-west (260°–316°).
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-east (332°–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.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (101 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Port de Beni Saf, 4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port de Beni Saf, 4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de Beni Saf, 4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cap Bocchus, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port de Beni Saf, 4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port de Beni Saf, 4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Plage du Puits cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Cap Bocchus cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Port de Beni Saf marina · 4 NM by sea
- Plage Sidi Boucif cove · 4.1 NM by sea
- Plage Timallahine cove · 4.8 NM by sea
- Plage Timalahine cove · 5.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Algeria by wind
More places – Béni-Saf ⴱⵏⵉ ⵙⴰⴼ بني صاف
- Plage Sidi Boucif cove
- Port de Beni Saf marina
Questions
Is Madrid Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Beni Saf, 4 NM by sea.
Is Madrid Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Madrid Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Madrid Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Madrid Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.