Świnoujście Outer Roads
Swinemunde outer roads · Świnoujście outer anchorage
53°56.1'N 14°15.1'E
Depth
5–12m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
130m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
130m
130m radius on sand/mud 5–12m. Major ferry port — maintain strict watch for ferry movements. Monitor AIS and VHF Ch. 12.
About This Anchorage
Świnoujście (formerly Swinemünde) is the main Baltic port of entry for Poland — the Świna strait between the Baltic and Szczecin Lagoon. The port serves major ferry routes to Scandinavia (Unity Line to Trelleborg, Polferries to Copenhagen and Ystad) making it one of the busiest ferry terminals on the Baltic. For non-EU vessels this is the primary customs clearance port. The outer roads provide a holding anchorage before port entry. The town straddles the Świna strait — the centre is on the island of Usedom (the island itself is partly German). An unusual international split-island city. The Wolin National Park is across the strait.
Protected From
S · SW · SE
Exposed To
N · NW · NE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free in outer roads; marina fees inside
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Non-EU vessels must clear customs at Świnoujście; ferry approach lanes must be kept clear; VHF Ch. 12 for port control; monitor AIS for large vessel movements.
Hazards
- !Major ferry port — large fast ferries; keep well clear of approaches
- !Exposed to northern Baltic — do not anchor in N conditions
- !Strong currents in Świna strait
- !Commercial shipping to/from Szczecin
- !AIS and radar essential
Skipper's Tips
- →Proceed directly to Świnoujście marina inside the strait for shelter and facilities
- →Non-EU vessels: call Świnoujście customs VHF Ch. 16 on approach
- →Gateway to the superb inner water sailing of Szczecin Lagoon and the Oder delta
- →Ferry schedules affect approach window — check timetables and keep VHF on Ch. 12
Facilities
Full facilities inside the marina — fuel, water, restaurants, provisioning.
Nearest provisions: Świnoujście town (1nm)
Best Months & Season
Jun, Jul, Aug
Year-round port. Best sailing conditions June–September.
Recommended Anchor Types
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