Harbour
port · Libya and Egypt – 32.344, 15.253 · Libya and Egypt
Harbour is a port on the coast of Libya and Egypt.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south, south-west and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (124°–152°).
- 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
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.8 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
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.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Shiplift port · 1.3 NM by sea
- مصيف الحديد والصلب port · 2.9 NM by sea
Questions
Is Harbour sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Harbour sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina, 0.8 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Harbour?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Harbour?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.