Hussein Basin
port · Port Fuad · Libya and Egypt
Hussein Basin is a port on the coast of Libya and Egypt.
The nearest town is Port Fuad.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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 3.8 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Libya: sailing not advised (security), go through an agent. Egypt: cruising permit and coast guard checks.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Salt Basin port · 0.1 NM by sea
- Port Said port · 2.9 NM by sea
- SCCT port · 3.2 NM by sea
More places – Port Fuad
- SCCT port
Questions
Is Hussein Basin sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Hussein Basin sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Hussein Basin?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Hussein Basin?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.