Cape Angela
cove · Tunisia
Cape Angela is a cove on the coast of Tunisia.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (336°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-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 west to north-east (276°–40°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (6 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Cape Angela lighthouse: 12 min by dinghy
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: مارينا بنزرت, 8.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: مارينا بنزرت, 8.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: مارينا بنزرت, 8.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: رأس حمام, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cap Blanc (White Cap), 4.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: مارينا بنزرت, 8.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- رأس حمام cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Cap Blanc (White Cap) cove · 4.8 NM by sea
- Plage Sidi el Bechir cove · 4.9 NM by sea
- مارينا بنزرت marina · 8.5 NM by sea
- Menzel Abderrahmen Fishing Harbour port · 9.8 NM by sea
- ميناء الصيد البحري بجرزونة port · 9.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tunisia by wind
More places – Tunisia
- Port Marchand de Carthage port
- سيدي بو سعيد marina
- Cape Negro cove
- Plage Sidi el Bechir cove
Questions
Is Cape Angela sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is مارينا بنزرت, 8.5 NM by sea.
Is Cape Angela sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cape Angela?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cape Angela?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Cape Angela?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.