Ras Lanuf
port · Libya and Egypt
Ras Lanuf is a port on the coast of Libya and Egypt.
It lies in Gulf of Sidra.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to south-east (340°–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 0.5 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.
More places – Libya and Egypt
- Qarabulli Marina marina
- Qusreyah Marina marina
- Shiplift port
- Sidi Bilal Port marina
Questions
Is Ras Lanuf sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Ras Lanuf sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Ras Lanuf?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Ras Lanuf?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.