Aegna Island
Aegna saar · Wulf Island
59°32.9'N 24°49.0'E
Depth
3–6m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
80m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
80m
80m for good holding on sand/mud in 3–6m. In S or SE winds above F4, the anchorage becomes uncomfortable — proceed to Pirita or Naissaar east anchorage.
About This Anchorage
Aegna is a small forested island (3.2 km²) at the mouth of Tallinn Bay, Estonia's most popular overnight sailing destination near the capital. The island is a nature reserve administered by Tallinn City — no permanent residents, but a water taxi service runs from Tallinn in summer making it accessible to day visitors. Sailors come for the forest trails, sandy beaches, and the WWII coastal defence heritage. The island was heavily fortified by both the German and Soviet armies during WWII, and the concrete bunkers, gun emplacements, and searchlight positions are still largely intact. The anchorage on the south side is sheltered from the prevailing northerly Gulf of Finland winds.
Protected From
N · NW · W · NE
Exposed To
S · SE · E
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free anchoring; mooring buoys if available
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Nature reserve rules apply — no fires, no disturbance of wildlife. Stay on marked trails. WWII structures — do not enter without care.
Hazards
- !Open to S, SE, E across Tallinn Bay — uncomfortable in southerly conditions
- !WWII structures on island — some unstable; do not enter without care
- !Water taxi traffic in summer — day visitors arrive by fast boat; maintain watch
- !Limited anchoring space in busy summer weekends — arrive early
Skipper's Tips
- →The WWII coastal battery tour around the island takes about 2 hours — bring a torch for bunkers
- →Sandy beach on the south shore is excellent for swimming — warm water in July–August
- →Very popular with Tallinn sailors on weekends — arrive Friday evening or early Saturday for a spot
- →The pine forest is beautiful for morning walks — very quiet before the day visitors arrive
- →Excellent fishing from the island rocks — sea trout and perch
Facilities
No permanent facilities. Seasonal kiosk occasionally open in summer. Bring all provisions.
Nearest provisions: Pirita Marina (7nm)
Best Months & Season
Jun, Jul, Aug
June–August. Most popular overnight anchorage near Tallinn. Busy on summer weekends — arrive early to find space.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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