Salt Basin

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in east and west wind.

Partial shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and north-west wind.

Swell can come in from south to south-south-west (188°–196°).

Swell can come in from north to north (352°–4°).

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Seabed, depth and room

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Good holding.

Approach

Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 4.3 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.

Where to go when the wind turns

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

• In north wind: Hussein Basin, 0.1 NM by sea.
• In north-east wind: Hussein Basin, 0.1 NM by sea.
• In south-east wind: Hussein Basin, 0.1 NM by sea.
• In south wind: Hussein Basin, 0.1 NM by sea.
• In south-west wind: Hussein Basin, 0.1 NM by sea.
• In north-west wind: Hussein Basin, 0.1 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

• Hussein Basin port · 0.1 NM by sea
• Port Said port · 2.9 NM by sea
• SCCT port · 3.2 NM by sea