Ceuta

Set on the Strait of Gibraltar, Ceuta sees busy traffic outside while the inner harbour provides sheltered, city-front moorings. Approaches are well marked; expect frequent ferries and bunkering traffic near the entrance and plan manoeuvres with radio watch.

Tides are small; wind setup dominates water levels and sea state, with short, steep chop possible in persistent easterlies/westerlies.

As a transit hub Ceuta is practical for Alboran passages and fuel stops—the port is a well-known bunkering point with comprehensive shore services. For strait transits, Tarifa Traffic provides reporting and information (VHF 10, alt. 67)—useful to monitor on approaches and departures.