Gruissan outer anchorage
Gruissan · Étang de Gruissan
43°06.4'N 003°05.9'E
Depth
2–5m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
80m
Holding
Excellent Holding
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
80m
80m on excellent mud. Outstanding holding — typical Languedoc lagoon soft mud. Excellent Tramontane shelter. Shallow area — check tide.
About This Anchorage
Gruissan is one of the most authentic towns on the Languedoc coast — a circular medieval village built around the ruins of a Barbarossa tower, reflected in the surrounding salt lagoon. The beach (Plage des Chalets) has hundreds of wooden beach chalets on stilts — iconic French summer scene. The anchorage in the lagoon approach offers excellent Tramontane shelter and outstanding holding on soft mud. The Corbières wine region begins immediately inland — excellent local wine.
Protected From
N · NW · NE · E · W
Exposed To
S
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Shallow lagoon — check SHOM charts for entry channel depths. Speed limit in the lagoon. Salt pans (salins) nearby — marked exclusion areas.
Hazards
- !Shallow entry — check SHOM chart and tide before entering the lagoon
- !Tramontane can arrive suddenly (40kt+) — lagoon gives excellent shelter once inside
Skipper's Tips
- →One of the most characterful stops on the Languedoc coast — the medieval village is worth exploring on foot.
- →Corbières AOC wines (red) are outstanding and underrated — stock up in Gruissan.
Facilities
Gruissan village has good restaurants and a daily market. Seafood and local Corbières wine.
Nearest provisions: Gruissan (1nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, September, October
May–October. Authentic Languedoc village experience. Less touristy than Cap d'Agde.
Recommended Anchor Types
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