Al Tahtaniya Fort
marina · Libya and Egypt
Al Tahtaniya Fort is a marina on the coast of Libya and Egypt.
The nearest town is Alexandria.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-north-west (288°–340°).
- 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
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1.1 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
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Zephere) 440 m away
- Train 840 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Sidi Kerir tanker facility port · 10.6 NM by sea
More places – Libya and Egypt
- Al Mayah Port port
- Bab Ghirgharish port
- Damietta Port port
Questions
Is Al Tahtaniya Fort sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Al Tahtaniya Fort sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Al Tahtaniya Fort?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Al Tahtaniya Fort?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.