Plage El Ward
cove · Algeria
Plage El Ward is a cove on the coast of Algeria.
The bay opens towards the north-west (320°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in 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-south-west to north-north-east (256°–28°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
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 (2 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Camarata: 10 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, 5.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port de Beni Saf, 5.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port de Beni Saf, 5.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port de Beni Saf, 5.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port de Beni Saf, 5.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Plage de Sidi Djelloul cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Plage Chatt El Hilal cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Camerata cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Sidi Ali Beach cove · 4.3 NM by sea
- Port de Beni Saf marina · 5.3 NM by sea
- bay targa cove · 5.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Algeria by wind
More places – Algeria
- Plage Chatt El Hilal cove
- Plage El Morjane cove
- Plage de Sidi Djelloul cove
- Port El Marsa marina
Questions
Is Plage El Ward sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Beni Saf, 5.3 NM by sea.
Is Plage El Ward sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Plage El Ward?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Plage El Ward?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Plage El Ward?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.