Zarzis (anchorage)
anchorage · Zarzis · Tunisia
Zarzis (anchorage) is an anchorage on the coast of Tunisia.
The nearest town is Zarzis.
Also known as Zarzis.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (158°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-west and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 15.8 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to south (124°–184°).
- 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
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 0.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2.7 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
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 الصيد البحري بجرجيس, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: ميناء الصيد البحري بجرجيس, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: ميناء الصيد البحري بجرجيس, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: ميناء الصيد البحري بجرجيس, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: ميناء الصيد البحري بجرجيس, 2.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Zarzis port · 1.1 NM by sea
- ميناء الصيد البحري بجرجيس marina · 2.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tunisia by wind
More places – Zarzis
- Zarzis port
- ميناء الصيد البحري بجرجيس marina
Questions
Is Zarzis (anchorage) sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Zarzis (anchorage) sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is ميناء الصيد البحري بجرجيس, 2.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Zarzis (anchorage)?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 0.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Zarzis (anchorage)?
Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Zarzis (anchorage)?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.