Rade d'Agay
Agay · Baie d'Agay
43°25.8'N 006°51.0'E
Depth
4–10m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
80m
Holding
Good Holding
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
80m
80m on sandy patches. Good Mistral shelter from Esterel massif. SE open — monitor Marin/Sirocco.
About This Anchorage
Rade d'Agay is one of the most scenically spectacular anchorages on the Riviera — the deep red porphyry cliffs of the Esterel massif drop vertically into turquoise water, making it immediately recognizable from seaward. The bay offers good Mistral shelter and is well positioned as a transit anchorage between Cannes and Toulon. Saint-Exupéry (author of The Little Prince) was last seen departing Agay on his fatal reconnaissance mission in 1944.
Protected From
N · NW · NE · W
Exposed To
S · SE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Maximum stay
- 3 days
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: DONIA app required — Posidonia present. Speed limit 5kt. Some seasonal restrictions in the inner calanque.
Hazards
- !Posidonia present — DONIA app required; locate sandy patch before anchoring
- !SE Marin: swell enters the open bay — leave at once if SE wind builds
Skipper's Tips
- →The red Esterel cliffs at sunset are among the most photographed sights on the Riviera — anchor early to enjoy the light.
- →Good hike into the Massif de l'Esterel from the beach at Agay village.
Facilities
Beach restaurant at Agay village, open Jun–Sep.
Nearest provisions: Saint-Raphaël (5nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, September, October
May–October. Quieter than Cannes/St-Tropez area — a pleasant stopover.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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