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ميناء الهوارية

marina · Tunisia

ميناء الهوارية – marina, Tunisia
Photo: © Noomen9, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

ميناء الهوارية is a marina on the coast of Tunisia.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in south wind.

No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.

Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-east (112°–132°).

NNEESESSWWNW
  • sheltered
  • partly
  • exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of ميناء الهوارية for your arrival

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 0.8 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Ashore and services

Beach within 300 m.

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

Within reach:

  • necropolis of Kerkouane: 39 min by road
  • Kerkouane: 42 min by road

Nearest services:

  • Restaurant (La Garraga) 260 m away
  • Parking 220 m away

Where to go when the wind turns

When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Tunisia by wind

More places – Tunisia

Questions

Is ميناء الهوارية sheltered from the tramontana?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Is ميناء الهوارية sheltered from the sirocco?

No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is El Argoub, 8.2 NM by sea.

What is the seabed at ميناء الهوارية?

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.

Can you spend the night at ميناء الهوارية?

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.

Plan a voyage from ميناء الهوارية