Port of As Sidrah
port · Libya and Egypt
Port of As Sidrah is a port on the coast of Libya and Egypt.
The nearest town is Ras Lanuf.
It lies in Gulf of Sidra.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.7 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south-east (100°–136°).
- 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
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.7 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 good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Sidra: 37 min on foot
More places – Libya and Egypt
- Al Arish marina
Questions
Is Port of As Sidrah sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Port of As Sidrah sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Port of As Sidrah?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Port of As Sidrah?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.