Harbour
port · Libya and Egypt – 33.086, 11.828 · Libya and Egypt
Harbour is a port on the coast of Libya and Egypt.
Shelter by wind direction
Partial shelter in south and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), 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 south-east (288°–124°).
- 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 0.4 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.
Questions
Is Harbour sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Harbour sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Harbour?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Harbour?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.