Al Mayah Port
port · Libya and Egypt
Al Mayah Port is a port on the coast of Libya and Egypt.
The nearest town is Al Maya.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west to east-north-east (264°–76°).
- 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
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Libya: sailing not advised (security), go through an agent. Egypt: cruising permit and coast guard checks.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Al Māyah: 31 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Sidi Bilal Port, 5.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Dela sea fishing port, 7.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Dela sea fishing port, 7.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Sidi Bilal Port, 5.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Sidi Bilal Port, 5.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Sidi Bilal Port, 5.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Sidi Bilal Port marina · 5.2 NM by sea
- Dela sea fishing port marina · 7.1 NM by sea
More places – Libya and Egypt
- Al Tahtaniya Fort marina
- Bab Ghirgharish port
Questions
Is Al Mayah Port sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Sidi Bilal Port, 5.2 NM by sea.
Is Al Mayah Port sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Al Mayah Port?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Al Mayah Port?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.