Jastarnia Roads
Heisternest · Jastarnia Bay
54°41.9'N 18°40.6'E
Depth
2–6m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
80m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
80m
80m radius on sand/mud in 2–6m. Shallow anchorage — maintain minimum 1.5m under keel. Baltic water level fluctuations important in this shallow area.
About This Anchorage
Jastarnia sits at roughly the midpoint of the Hel Peninsula — where the sandspit is about 200m wide at its broadest. The small fishing port and yacht harbour has a traditional character with a working fishing fleet. The town has excellent fish restaurants and a pleasant promenade along the Puck Bay shore. Jastarnia is the main windsurfing and kitesurfing hub on the peninsula — the consistent bay winds and flat water make it a world-class venue. The cross-peninsula nature of the town means sailors can walk across to the Baltic beach in a few minutes for a completely different sea experience.
Protected From
N · NW · NE
Exposed To
S · SW · W
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free outside harbour; harbour fees inside
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Windsurfer and kitesurfer zones active in summer — check positions; bathing zone buoys in summer.
Hazards
- !Active windsurfer and kitesurfer zone — many fast-moving craft in summer
- !Shallow approach — use depth sounder; Baltic level changes can reduce depth
- !Fishing nets from local fleet — watch for marker buoys
- !Exposed to SW and W fetch across Puck Bay
Skipper's Tips
- →Good base for exploring the full Hel Peninsula by bike — rentals available in town
- →World-class windsurfing conditions — consistent W/SW winds in the bay
- →Walk across to the Baltic side (10 minutes) for a swim in clearer water
- →Fish market near the harbour early morning — fresh catch directly from boats
Facilities
Several fish restaurants in town — herring, smoked mackerel, Baltic cod. Seasonal peak summer.
Nearest provisions: Jastarnia town (0.2nm)
Best Months & Season
Jun, Jul, Aug
June–August. Peak windsurfing season July–August. Quieter in June and September.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
Set Your Anchor Alarm to 80m
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