ميناء الصخيرة
marina · Tunisia
ميناء الصخيرة is a marina on the coast of Tunisia.
The nearest town is Shkira.
It lies in Gulf of Gabes.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-south-west (68°–204°).
- 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 1.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- ميناء الصيد البحري بالزبوسة marina · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tunisia by wind
More places – Tunisia
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- شاطئ طبرقة cove
- ميناء الصيد البحري بقلعة الأندلس marina
- ميناء الهوارية marina
Questions
Is ميناء الصخيرة sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is ميناء الصخيرة sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at ميناء الصخيرة?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at ميناء الصخيرة?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.