Harbour near Abu Qir
port · Abu Qir – Abu Qir, 31.310, 30.073 · 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
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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 1.9 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Libya: sailing not advised (security), go through an agent. Egypt: cruising permit and coast guard checks.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Heracleion: 21 min by road
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina: 63 min by road
- Lighthouse of Alexandria: 67 min by road
Nearest services:
- Supermarket (جهاز الخدمات العامة للقوات المسلحة) 1.2 km away
- Train 1.4 km away
- Parking 840 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Abu Quir Naval Port port · 6.6 NM by sea
More places – Abu Qir – Abu Qir, 31.310, 30.073
- Abu Quir Naval Port port
Questions
Is Harbour near Abu Qir sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Harbour near Abu Qir sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Harbour near Abu Qir?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Harbour near Abu Qir?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.