Tobruk
port · Libya and Egypt
Tobruk is a port on the coast of Libya and Egypt.
The nearest town is tobruk city.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, west and north-west wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 12.1 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to south-east (88°–124°).
- 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 0.1 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:
- Supermarket (السوق الزجاجي) 1.7 km 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-west wind: سقالة الهيبلو, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- سقالة الهيبلو marina · 1 NM by sea
More places – Libya and Egypt
- Surman fishing port marina
- Zuara Marina marina
Questions
Is Tobruk sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Tobruk sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Tobruk?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Tobruk?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.