Zarzis
port · Zarzis · Tunisia
Zarzis is a port on the coast of Tunisia.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, south-west and north-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 24.4 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south (104°–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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 1.8 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings and harbour.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Zarzis (anchorage), 1.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: ميناء الصيد البحري بجرجيس, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: ميناء الصيد البحري بجرجيس, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: ميناء الصيد البحري بجرجيس, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: ميناء الصيد البحري بجرجيس, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: ميناء الصيد البحري بجرجيس, 2.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Zarzis (anchorage) anchorage · 1.1 NM by sea
- ميناء الصيد البحري بجرجيس marina · 2.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tunisia by wind
More places – Zarzis
- Zarzis (anchorage) anchorage
- ميناء الصيد البحري بجرجيس marina
Questions
Is Zarzis sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Zarzis sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is ميناء الصيد البحري بجرجيس, 2.2 NM by sea.
What is the seabed at Zarzis?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Zarzis?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.