مرسى الزويتينة
port · Libya and Egypt
مرسى الزويتينة is a port on the coast of Libya and Egypt.
It lies in Gulf of Sidra.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-west.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to north (208°–356°).
- 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 0.8 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
- سقالة الهيبلو marina
- مصيف الحديد والصلب port
- ميناء زليتن للصيد البحري marina
Questions
Is مرسى الزويتينة sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is مرسى الزويتينة sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at مرسى الزويتينة?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at مرسى الزويتينة?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.