Port of Gibraltar
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Port of Gibraltar is a port on the coast of Costa del Sol.
The nearest town is Gibraltar.
It lies in Bay of Gibraltar.
Also known as North Mole and Western Arm.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south (160°–172°).
- 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
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Gibraltar North Mole Lighthouse: 6 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Customs Recreation Club) 610 m away
- Supermarket (Morrisons) 300 m away
- Bus (Sir William Jackson Grove) 380 m away
- Parking 260 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 south-east wind: Queensway Quay Marina, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Queensway Quay Marina, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Mid Harbour Boat Owners' Marina, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Queensway Quay Marina marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- South Mole mooring field · 0.4 NM by sea
- Mid Harbour Boat Owners' Marina marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Ocean Village Marina marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Alcaidesa Marina marina · 1.9 NM by sea
- Amarre 2 mooring field · 2.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa del Sol by wind
More places – Gibraltar
- Ocean Village Marina marina
- Governor's Beach cove
- Mid Harbour Boat Owners' Marina marina
Questions
Is Port of Gibraltar sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Port of Gibraltar sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Queensway Quay Marina, 0.2 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Port of Gibraltar?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Port of Gibraltar?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.