Port d'Oran
port · Algeria
Port d'Oran is a port on the coast of Algeria.
The nearest town is Oran.
It lies in Gulf of Oran.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur d'Oran: 35 min on foot
- Ahmed Zabana National Museum: 46 min on foot
- St. Mary's Cathedral, Oran: 50 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Yam-Yam) 870 m away
- Supermarket (Supermarché khawadja) 1.1 km away
- Train (محطة الشركة الوطنية للنقل بالسكك الحديدية) 1.4 km away
- Parking 790 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- ميناء الصيد وهران port · 0.2 NM by sea
- القاعدة البحرية المرسى الكبير port · 1.4 NM by sea
- Port de pêche de Kristel port · 9.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Algeria by wind
More places – Algeria
- bay targa cove
- ميناء الصيد وهران port
- Bay of Sidna Youchaa cove
Questions
Is Port d'Oran sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Port d'Oran sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Port d'Oran?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Port d'Oran?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.