Mers El Kebir marine weather forecast
Mers El Kebir is a port in Algeria at 35°44.0′N 0°42.0′W. Today (Nov 3): SW wind 2–11 kn, waves 0.6–1.0 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-11-03 00z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 35°44.0′N 0°42.0′W |
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| Harbor size | Small |
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| Harbor type | Coastal breakwater harbor |
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| Shelter | Good |
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| Channel depth | 9 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 11 m |
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| Tide range | 1 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | Africa/Algiers |
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Facilities & services (NGA World Port Index)| Supplies | Fuel oil, diesel, water, provisions |
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| Repairs | Major (hull, machinery, electrical) |
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10-day marine forecast — Mers El Kebir
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| SW 2–11 kn | 12 kn | 0.6–1.0 m |
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| N 3–7 kn | 12 kn | 0.6–1.2 m |
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| WSW 11–12 kn | 19 kn | 0.8–1.0 m |
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| WSW 4–11 kn | 15 kn | 0.6–0.9 m |
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| E 1–8 kn | 9 kn | 0.3–0.5 m |
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| E 9–10 kn | 13 kn | 0.4–0.5 m |
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| ENE 7–7 kn | 9 kn | 0.5–0.5 m |
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| SW 10–10 kn | 20 kn | 0.6–0.6 m |
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| W 1–1 kn | 14 kn | 0.4–0.4 m |
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| WSW 11–11 kn | 19 kn | 0.5–0.5 m |
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Forecast from the ECMWF IFS model run , waves from ECMWF WAM. Updated with each model cycle; the live chart below recalculates for your departure time and vessel.
What to watch in the forecast
Across the loaded 10-day outlook, the strongest daily modeled wind reaches 12 kn on Nov 5. The highest modeled significant wave height is 1.2 m on Nov 4. Compare the dated model run with official forecasts and warnings before departure.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Mers El Kebir right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-11-03 00z: SW wind 2–11 kn, waves 0.6–1.0 m. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Mers El Kebir?
Mers El Kebir is classed as a small harbor (coastal breakwater harbor), with good shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Mers El Kebir?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 9 m and anchorage depths run about 11 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.
What restricts entry to Mers El Kebir?
Entry is affected by tidal windows, heavy swell. Check the live forecast on this page and official notices before approach.