سيدي بو سعيد
marina · Tunisia
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سيدي بو سعيد is a marina on the coast of Tunisia.
The nearest town is Sidi Dhrif.
It lies in Gulf of Tunis.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south and south-west wind.
Swell can come in from south-south-west to south-south-west (196°–200°).
- 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 1.1 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Sidi Bou Said lighthouse: 23 min on foot
- Lake of Tunis: 42 min by road
- Tunis: 72 restaurants, bars or cafés, 57 min by road
- Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul: 58 min by road
- Bardo National Museum: 66 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Le Pirate) 150 m away
- Supermarket (Chez Tigana) 600 m away
- Train (سيدي بوسعيد) 930 m away
- Parking 130 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 south wind: Port Marchand de Carthage, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port Marchand de Carthage, 4.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Amilcar Beach cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Salambo Beach cove · 3.4 NM by sea
- Port Marchand de Carthage port · 4.5 NM by sea
- Marina Gammarth marina · 4.7 NM by sea
- ميناء حلق الوادي port · 4.7 NM by sea
- La Goulette Villa Harbor port · 5.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tunisia by wind
More places – Tunisia
- Plage Cap Serrat cove
- Port Marchand de Carthage port
- Cape Angela cove
- Cape Negro cove
Questions
Is سيدي بو سعيد sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is سيدي بو سعيد sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at سيدي بو سعيد?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at سيدي بو سعيد?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.