Harbour near Abu Qir

port · Abu Qir – Abu Qir, 31.292, 30.084 · Libya and Egypt

Harbour near Abu Qir is a port on the coast of Libya and Egypt.

The nearest town is Abu Qir.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in north-east and south-east (sirocco) wind.

No shelter in east wind.

In the most open sector, up to 5.3 NM of open water towards the east.

Swell can come in from east to east-south-east (80°–104°).

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Good holding.

Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 3.7 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.

Libya: sailing not advised (security), go through an agent. Egypt: cruising permit and coast guard checks.

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

Within reach:

Nearest services:

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Harbour near Abu Qir, 5.8 NM by sea.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.