Port de Beni Haoua
port · Algeria
Port de Beni Haoua is a port on the coast of Algeria.
The nearest town is Beni Haoua.
Also known as Plage de Beni Haoua.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east 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-north-west to north-east (288°–40°).
- 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
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Within reach:
- Beni Haoua: 28 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Supermarket (Marcher Couvert municipal) 1.3 km away
Sheltered anchorages of Algeria by wind
More places – Algeria
- Port d'Azeffoun marina
- Port d'El Aouana port
- Port de Bouzedjar marina
- Port de Cap Djinet marina
Questions
Is Port de Beni Haoua sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Port de Beni Haoua sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Port de Beni Haoua?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Port de Beni Haoua?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.