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شاطئ العنصر

marina · Algeria

Map of شاطئ العنصر and the nearby coast
شاطئ العنصر
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شاطئ العنصر is a marina on the coast of Algeria.

The nearest town is Les Andalouses.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.

No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.

In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.

Swell can come in from north-north-east to east-north-east (20°–68°).

NNEESESSWWNW
  • sheltered
  • partly
  • exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of شاطئ العنصر for your arrival

Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.

Seabed, depth and room

Good holding.

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.

Ashore and services

Sandy beach.

Where to go when the wind turns

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Algeria by wind

More places – Algeria

Questions

Is شاطئ العنصر sheltered from the tramontana?

No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is جزر حبيباص, 10.4 NM by sea.

Is شاطئ العنصر sheltered from the sirocco?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

What is the seabed at شاطئ العنصر?

Good holding.

Can you spend the night at شاطئ العنصر?

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.

Plan a voyage from شاطئ العنصر