Surman fishing port
marina · Libya and Egypt
Surman fishing port is a marina on the coast of Libya and Egypt.
The nearest town is Surman.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco), south-west and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north to east (8°–80°).
Swell can come in from west-north-west to west-north-west (284°–288°).
- 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.
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.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Parking 880 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: Dela sea fishing port, 8.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Dela sea fishing port, 8.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina, 5.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Harbour near Al Hurshah, 5.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Marina, 5.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Dela sea fishing port, 8.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Dela sea fishing port, 8.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Dela sea fishing port marina · 8.9 NM by sea
More places – Libya and Egypt
- Sidi Kerir tanker facility port
- Suq Aljumea Marina marina
- Tobruk port
Questions
Is Surman fishing port sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Dela sea fishing port, 8.9 NM by sea.
Is Surman fishing port sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Harbour near Al Hurshah, 5.4 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Surman fishing port?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Surman fishing port?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.