Abu Quir Naval Port
port · Abu Qir · Libya and Egypt
Abu Quir Naval Port 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, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to east (88°–96°).
- 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
Within reach:
- Abu Qir: 23 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Supermarket (جهاز الخدمات العامة للقوات المسلحة) 1.9 km away
- Train (أبو قير) 1.5 km 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-east wind: Harbour near Abu Qir, 6.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Harbour near Abu Qir, 6.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Harbour near Abu Qir, 6.6 NM by sea.
Questions
Is Abu Quir Naval Port sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Abu Quir Naval Port sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Harbour near Abu Qir, 6.6 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Abu Quir Naval Port?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Abu Quir Naval Port?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.