Jelij
marina · Djerba Island · Tunisia
Jelij is a marina on the island of Djerba Island, in the Tunisia cruising area.
It lies in Gulf of Gabes.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south, south-west, 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 south-south-west to north-east (200°–36°).
- 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
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1.9 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- phare de Bordj Djellidj: 6 min on foot
Sheltered anchorages of Tunisia by wind
More places – Djerba Island
- ميناء الصيد البحري بأغير marina
- marsa Seguia (Lagune) marina
Questions
Is Jelij sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Jelij sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Jelij?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Jelij?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.