Ḥalq al-Wādī
port · La Goulette · Tunisia
Ḥalq al-Wādī is a port on the coast of Tunisia.
The nearest town is La Goulette.
It lies in Gulf of Tunis.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (124°–128°).
- 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 1.7 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Saint Augustine and Saint Fidele Church, La Goulette: 14 min on foot
- Lake of Tunis: 26 min by road
- Tunis: 72 restaurants, bars or cafés, 42 min by road
- Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul: 42 min by road
- Bardo National Museum: 52 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant 390 m away
- Supermarket (السوق الحرة) 490 m away
- Train (البطاح) 790 m away
- Parking 450 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Port Marchand de Carthage, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port Marchand de Carthage, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: La Goulette Villa Harbor, 0.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- La Goulette Villa Harbor port · 0.4 NM by sea
- Port Marchand de Carthage port · 1.2 NM by sea
- ميناء حلق الوادي port · 1.3 NM by sea
- Salambo Beach cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Amilcar Beach cove · 4.1 NM by sea
- سيدي بو سعيد marina · 5.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tunisia by wind
More places – La Goulette
- ميناء حلق الوادي port
- La Goulette Villa Harbor port
Questions
Is Ḥalq al-Wādī sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Ḥalq al-Wādī sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port Marchand de Carthage, 1.2 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Ḥalq al-Wādī?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Ḥalq al-Wādī?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.