Alger (Algiers) to Tangier-Mediterranean — sea route & marine weather
The sea route from Alger (Algiers) (DZALG) to Tangier-Mediterranean (MAPTM) is about 451 nm — about 45 hours at 10 kn. Along the route today (Sep 13): ESE wind 4–15 kn, waves 0.8–1.0 m. The baseline track is drawn on the chart; Calculate replans it for your vessel and live weather.
Passage facts| Sea-route distance | 451 nm |
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| Passage time at 10 kn | about 45 hours |
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| Great-circle distance | 418 nm |
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| Alger (Algiers) | 36°45.0′N 3°3.0′E |
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| Tangier-Mediterranean | 35°54.0′N 5°31.0′W |
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| Reference vessel | 4.5 m draft, 10 kn cruise |
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10-day marine forecast — along the route
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| ESE 4–15 kn | 23 kn | 0.8–1.0 m |
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| E 0–10 kn | 20 kn | 0.4–0.9 m |
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| E 1–10 kn | 17 kn | 0.3–0.5 m |
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| ENE 0–13 kn | 17 kn | 0.2–0.7 m |
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| ESE 1–12 kn | 16 kn | 0.3–0.8 m |
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| E 1–12 kn | 16 kn | 0.3–0.7 m |
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| E 2–16 kn | 20 kn | 0.3–0.9 m |
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| SE 8–17 kn | 22 kn | 0.6–1.1 m |
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| ESE 5–9 kn | 21 kn | 0.4–0.6 m |
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| 5–9 kn | 22 kn | 0.3–0.6 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.
Frequently asked
How far is it from Alger (Algiers) to Tangier-Mediterranean by sea?
The water route is 451 nm (835 km), computed on WXMarine's maritime routing network. The same distance applies on the return passage from Tangier-Mediterranean to Alger (Algiers).
How long does the passage from Alger (Algiers) to Tangier-Mediterranean take?
about 45 hours at a 10 kn cruise. Scale by your own speed: at half the speed it takes about twice as long. The planner on this page recalculates for your vessel and live weather.
What is the weather between Alger (Algiers) and Tangier-Mediterranean today?
Along the route today, per the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-13 12z: ESE wind 4–15 kn, waves 0.8–1.0 m. The day-by-day table on this page covers the next 10 days.