ميناء الصيد البحري بالزبوسة
marina · Tunisia
ميناء الصيد البحري بالزبوسة is a marina on the coast of Tunisia.
It lies in Gulf of Gabes.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west 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 east-north-east (64°–72°).
Swell can come in from east to south-west (84°–236°).
- 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
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 4.2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In west wind: ميناء الصخيرة, 3.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- ميناء الصخيرة marina · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tunisia by wind
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Questions
Is ميناء الصيد البحري بالزبوسة sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is ميناء الصيد البحري بالزبوسة sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at ميناء الصيد البحري بالزبوسة?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at ميناء الصيد البحري بالزبوسة?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.