Marina near Zurayqi
marina · Libya and Egypt
Marina near Zurayqi is a marina on the coast of Libya and Egypt.
The nearest town is Zurayqi.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in east wind.
Swell can come in from east to east (80°–96°).
- 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 1.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
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 village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- البيضاء: 15 restaurants, bars or cafés, 62 min by road
More places – Libya and Egypt
- Tobruk port
- Zuara Marina marina
- سقالة الهيبلو marina
- مرسى الزويتينة port
Questions
Is Marina near Zurayqi sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Marina near Zurayqi sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Marina near Zurayqi?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Marina near Zurayqi?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.