Port of Skikda
port · Skikda · Algeria
Port of Skikda is a port on the coast of Algeria.
The nearest town is Skikda.
It lies in Baie de Stora.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-west (304°–308°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.9 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Within reach:
- Skikda: 11 restaurants, bars or cafés, 19 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Cristal lounge) 690 m away
- Supermarket 540 m away
- Train (Skikda) 420 m away
- Parking 820 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 pêche et de plaisance de Stora, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port de pêche et de plaisance de Stora, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port de pêche et de plaisance de Stora, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port de pêche et de plaisance de Stora marina · 1.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Algeria by wind
More places – Skikda
Questions
Is Port of Skikda sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de pêche et de plaisance de Stora, 1.1 NM by sea.
Is Port of Skikda sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
Can you spend the night at Port of Skikda?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.