Port de Béni Khiar
marina · Tunisia
Port de Béni Khiar is a marina on the coast of Tunisia.
The nearest town is Béni Khiar.
It lies in Gulf of Hammamet.
Also known as ميناء بني خيار.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to west-south-west (168°–240°).
- 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 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- El Maâmoura: 4 restaurants, bars or cafés, 33 min on foot
- Béni Khiar: 9 restaurants, bars or cafés, 40 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Le Petit Pêcheur) on site
- Supermarket (Proxy Market) 1.1 km away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Hammamet Beach cove · 10.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tunisia by wind
More places – Tunisia
- Korbous cove
- Port El Alia marina
- Port de Kobrous port
- Port de Pêche Sidi Mansour marina
Questions
Is Port de Béni Khiar sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Port de Béni Khiar sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Port de Béni Khiar?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Port de Béni Khiar?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.