Plage Sidi Boucif
cove · Béni-Saf ⴱⵏⵉ ⵙⴰⴼ بني صاف · Algeria
Plage Sidi Boucif 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 (341°).
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, south-west 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 west to west (276°–280°).
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-east (284°–48°).
- 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 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (9 within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Béni-Saf ⴱⵏⵉ ⵙⴰⴼ بني صاف: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 20 min on foot
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, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port de Beni Saf, 1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de Beni Saf, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port de Beni Saf, 1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port de Beni Saf, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port de Beni Saf, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port de Beni Saf marina · 1 NM by sea
- Plage du Puits cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Sidi Ali Beach cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Madrid Beach cove · 4.1 NM by sea
- Camerata cove · 5.1 NM by sea
- Plage de Sidi Djelloul cove · 5.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Algeria by wind
More places – Béni-Saf ⴱⵏⵉ ⵙⴰⴼ بني صاف
- Madrid Beach cove
- Port de Beni Saf marina
- Sidi Ali Beach cove
Questions
Is Plage Sidi Boucif sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Beni Saf, 1 NM by sea.
Is Plage Sidi Boucif sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Plage Sidi Boucif?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Plage Sidi Boucif?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: small (about 0 ha).
Can you spend the night at Plage Sidi Boucif?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.