Port de Stidia
port · Algeria
Port de Stidia is a port on the coast of Algeria.
The nearest town is Stidia.
It lies in Golfe d'Arzew.
Also known as شاطئ ستيديا.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, 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-east (244°–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
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Within reach:
- Stidia: 29 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Parking 60 m away
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 Plaisence et de pêche de Salamandre, 6.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port de Plaisence et de pêche de Salamandre, 6.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de Plaisence et de pêche de Salamandre, 6.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port de Plaisence et de pêche de Salamandre, 6.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port de Plaisence et de pêche de Salamandre, 6.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port de Plaisence et de pêche de Salamandre, 6.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port de Plaisence et de pêche de Salamandre marina · 6.9 NM by sea
- Port de pêche de Mostaganem port · 8.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Algeria by wind
More places – Algeria
- Port de Chifalo marina
- Port de Pêche de Ziama Mansouriah port
- Port de Zemmouri El Bahri port
- Port de pêche port
Questions
Is Port de Stidia sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Plaisence et de pêche de Salamandre, 6.9 NM by sea.
Is Port de Stidia sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Port de Stidia?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Port de Stidia?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.