Marina Marassi
marina · Libya and Egypt
Marina Marassi is a marina on the coast of Libya and Egypt.
The nearest town is Sidi Abdel Rahman.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to east-south-east (12°–108°).
- 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.
More places – Libya and Egypt
- Dela sea fishing port marina
- Derna Port port
- Marsa Brega port
- Marsá Za‘farān marina
Questions
Is Marina Marassi sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Marina Marassi sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina Marassi?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina Marassi?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.