Port de pêche de Kristel
port · Algeria
Port de pêche de Kristel is a port on the coast of Algeria.
The nearest town is Qudayyil.
It lies in Gulf of Oran.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from south-west to north (232°–356°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Within reach:
- Kristel: 23 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 d'Oran, 9.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port d'Oran, 9.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port d'Oran, 9.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port d'Oran, 9.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port d'Oran, 9.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port d'Oran, 9.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port d'Oran port · 9.1 NM by sea
- ميناء الصيد وهران port · 9.3 NM by sea
- القاعدة البحرية المرسى الكبير port · 10.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Algeria by wind
More places – Algeria
- Port de pêche Collo port
- Port de pêche de Gouraya marina
- Port of Annaba port
- Sidi Abderrahmane marina
Questions
Is Port de pêche de Kristel sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port d'Oran, 9.1 NM by sea.
Is Port de pêche de Kristel sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Port de pêche de Kristel?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Port de pêche de Kristel?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.