Damietta Port
port · Nile River Delta – Al Bar Cape, 31.473, 31.759 · Libya and Egypt
Damietta Port is a port on the island of Nile River Delta, in the Libya and Egypt cruising area.
The nearest town is Al Bar Cape.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, south, south-west and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north (344°–360°).
- 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.
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
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:
- Parking 290 m 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: Damietta Port, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Damietta Port, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Damietta Port, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Damietta Port port · 0.1 NM by sea
More places – Nile River Delta – Al Bar Cape, 31.473, 31.759
- Bab Ghirgharish port
- Damietta Port port
- Dela sea fishing port marina
- Derna Port port
Questions
Is Damietta Port sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Damietta Port sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Damietta Port?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Damietta Port?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.