Barfleur
Port de Barfleur · Barfleur harbour
49°40.4'N 001°15.4'W
Depth
2–5m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
70m
Holding
Good Holding
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
70m
70m on sand/mud. Tidal range 5–6m — LW depth critical. Outer anchorage only — harbour dries. Open to E/NE.
About This Anchorage
Barfleur is a perfectly preserved medieval granite fishing village — the finest village on the Normandy coast and one of the most beautiful in France. The village was one of the busiest ports in Normandy in the Middle Ages (William the Conqueror departed from nearby La Barfleur Point for the 1066 conquest). The granite quays, ancient houses, and dramatic granite lighthouse at Pointe de Barfleur make this one of the most atmospheric harbours on the Channel coast. The inner harbour dries — anchor outside and use the dinghy. The anchorage is open to E/NE.
Protected From
N · W · SW
Exposed To
E · SE · NE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Inner harbour dries — anchor outside only. TIDAL: 5–6m range; calculate LW depth. Open to NE/E — leave if easterly develops. Raz de Barfleur (tidal race) 1nm N — do not approach in strong winds.
Hazards
- !Raz de Barfleur (1nm N): dangerous tidal race up to 6 kt — do not approach in strong winds or on wrong tidal stream
- !E/NE exposure — Channel swell; leave if easterly above F4
- !Tidal range 5–6m — LW depth critical; inner harbour dries completely
Skipper's Tips
- →One of the finest medieval villages in France — walk the village and the lighthouse point.
- →Raz de Barfleur: time transit for slack water — the race is one of the Channel's most dangerous.
- →Local crabs and langoustines at the restaurant on the quay — outstanding freshness.
Facilities
Excellent restaurants in the village — oysters, moules, and Normandy cream sauces.
Nearest provisions: Barfleur (0.5nm)
Best Months & Season
June, July, August
June–August only (limited season — open exposure). Perfect in settled E-free conditions.
Recommended Anchor Types
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