Port Said
port · Libya and Egypt
Port Said is a port on the coast of Libya and Egypt.
The nearest settlement is Port Fuad.
Also known as Ismail Basin, Naval Basin and Sherif Basin.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.1 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-east (32°–40°).
- 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
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 3.2 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.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Suez Canal Authority Museum: 6 min on foot
- Church of Saint Eugénie in Port Said: 15 min on foot
- Port Said Lighthouse: 22 min on foot
- Port Fuad: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 26 min by dinghy
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Beg pizza) 620 m away
- Train (Port Said) 1 km away
- Parking 920 m away
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: Harbour near Syria, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Harbour near Syria, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Harbour near Syria, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Hussein Basin port · 2.9 NM by sea
- Salt Basin port · 2.9 NM by sea
- SCCT port · 6.1 NM by sea
More places – Libya and Egypt
- Marsa Brega port
- Marsá Za‘farān marina
- Port of Sirte port
- Qarabulli Marina marina
Questions
Is Port Said sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Harbour near Syria, 0.4 NM by sea.
Is Port Said sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Port Said?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Port Said?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.