Harbour near Syria
port · Libya and Egypt
Harbour near Syria is a port on the coast of Libya and Egypt.
The nearest town is Port Said.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.7 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 remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Port Said Lighthouse: 21 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (يتزا بينو) 610 m away
- Parking 970 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port Said port · 0.4 NM by sea
- Hussein Basin port · 2.8 NM by sea
- Salt Basin port · 2.8 NM by sea
- SCCT port · 5.9 NM by sea
More places – Libya and Egypt
- Al Arish marina
- Port of As Sidrah port
Questions
Is Harbour near Syria sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Harbour near Syria sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Harbour near Syria?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Harbour near Syria?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.