Marina near Susah
marina · Libya and Egypt
Marina near Susah is a marina on the coast of Libya and Egypt.
The nearest town is Susah.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-east to north-east (52°–56°).
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east (64°–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
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 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.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Apollonia: 8 min on foot
- Necropolis of Cyrene: 8 min on foot
- Susa: 4 restaurants, bars or cafés, 18 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant 860 m away
- Supermarket 1.8 km away
- Parking 410 m away
More places – Libya and Egypt
- Suq Aljumea Marina marina
- Surman fishing port marina
- Tobruk port
- Zuara Marina marina
Questions
Is Marina near Susah sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Marina near Susah sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina near Susah?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina near Susah?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.