Marina
marina · Libya and Egypt – 32.813, 12.463 · Libya and Egypt
Marina is a marina on the coast of Libya and Egypt.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east 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.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-north-east (288°–20°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 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:
- Parking 420 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Surman fishing port marina · 5.8 NM by sea
More places – Libya and Egypt – 32.813, 12.463
- Port of As Sidrah port
Questions
Is Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Marina?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.