Saint-Jean-de-Luz — North Beach anchorage
St-Jean N anchorage · Plage des Roseaux
43°23.9'N 001°38.8'W
Depth
3–7m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
80m
Holding
Excellent Holding
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
80m
80m on clean sand. Excellent holding. Same shelter as main bay. Slightly quieter — N end of bay.
About This Anchorage
The northern anchorage area within the Saint-Jean-de-Luz bay is a slightly quieter alternative to anchoring directly in front of the main town — same excellent shelter and holding, but marginally away from the ferry boat traffic and main beach crowds of July–August. The same breakwater system protects the entire bay. Access to the town centre is 5 minutes by dinghy. Good choice when the main anchorage area is very busy.
Protected From
N · NW · NE · W
Exposed To
S · SE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Speed limit 5kt. Do not anchor in the main fairway. Swimming area exclusion zones near the beaches Jul–Aug.
Hazards
- !Same shelter as main bay — only open to extreme S
Skipper's Tips
- →Use this N area when the main town anchorage is crowded — same shelter, marginally more space.
Facilities
Town centre 5 min by dinghy.
Nearest provisions: Saint-Jean-de-Luz (0.5nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, July, August, September, October
May–October. Same weather window as main bay.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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