Tigzirt
marina · Algeria
Tigzirt is a marina on the coast of Algeria.
Also known as Port de Tigzirt.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west to north-north-west (276°–340°).
- 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 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Iomnium: 11 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant 140 m away
- Supermarket (Centre Commercial le Littoral) 510 m away
- Bus 250 m away
- Parking 190 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Mayouya port · 9.2 NM by sea
- Petit Port de pêche El Koss port · 11.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Algeria by wind
More places – Algeria
- Sidna Youchaa Fishing Port port
- القاعدة البحرية المرسى الكبير port
- جزر حبيباص marina
Questions
Is Tigzirt sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Mayouya, 9.2 NM by sea.
Is Tigzirt sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
Can you spend the night at Tigzirt?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.