Port of Arziw
port · Algeria
Port of Arziw is a port on the coast of Algeria.
The nearest town is Arzew.
It lies in Golfe d'Arzew.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-south-east (148°–160°).
- 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 1.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Arzew: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 33 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Pizzeria d'Arzew) 720 m away
- Bus 300 m away
- Parking 450 m away
Sheltered anchorages of Algeria by wind
More places – Algeria
- Port de pêche d'El Kala port
- Port de pêche de Mostaganem port
- bay targa cove
- ميناء الصيد وهران port
Questions
Is Port of Arziw sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Port of Arziw sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Port of Arziw?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Port of Arziw?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.