Port of Sirte
port · Libya and Egypt
Port of Sirte is a port on the coast of Libya and Egypt.
The nearest town is Sirte.
It lies in Gulf of Sidra.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in east wind.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east (72°–88°).
- 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 1.8 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
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.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marsá Za‘farān marina · 2.7 NM by sea
More places – Libya and Egypt
- Marsá Za‘farān marina
- Port Said port
- Qarabulli Marina marina
- Qusreyah Marina marina
Questions
Is Port of Sirte sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Port of Sirte sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Port of Sirte?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Port of Sirte?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.