ميناء الهوارية
marina · Tunisia

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°).
- 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 0.8 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:
- In east wind: ميناء سيدي داود, 12.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: El Argoub, 8.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: El Argoub, 8.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- خليج المتاريس cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- El Argoub cove · 8.2 NM by sea
- Ras El Ahmer cove · 11.6 NM by sea
- Base Nautique de Kelibia port · 11.6 NM by sea
- شاطئ باريس الصغيرة cove · 12.2 NM by sea
- ميناء سيدي داود marina · 12.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tunisia by wind
More places – Tunisia
- ميناء الصخيرة marina
- ميناء الصيد البحري بقلعة الأندلس marina
- Amilcar Beach cove
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.