Marina
marina · Libya and Egypt – 32.811, 12.472 · Libya and Egypt
Marina is a marina on the coast of Libya and Egypt.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east (68°–100°).
Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-west (312°–332°).
- 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.
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
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Sabratha: 27 min on foot
- Archaeological Site of Sabratha: 27 min on foot
- Roman theatre of Sabratha: 27 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Supermarket (سوق المهاري) 1.8 km away
- Parking 480 m away
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
- Surman fishing port marina · 5.1 NM by sea
Questions
Is Marina sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Marina sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina, 0.8 NM by sea.
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.