Wolin Island East Coast
Wolin Island anchorage · Camper Wolin
53°52.2'N 14°31.2'E
Depth
2–6m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
90m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
90m
90m radius on sand/mud in 2–6m. National park — anchor with care to avoid sensitive seabed habitats. No anchoring within 50m of chalk cliff base (rockfall risk).
About This Anchorage
Wolin Island is unique on the Polish coast — its eastern shore features dramatic white chalk cliffs that give it a visual character more reminiscent of Rügen (Germany) or the White Cliffs of Dover than the typical sandy Baltic coast. The island is a national park and is home to one of Poland's few bison (żubr) reserves — herds of European bison roam the interior forest. The chalk cliffs are actively eroding and rise to 95m at the highest point. The anchorage along the eastern coast provides a spectacular setting in settled westerly conditions. The cliffs are best viewed from the water — a genuinely dramatic Baltic landscape.
Protected From
N · NW · W
Exposed To
E · SE · S
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Wolin National Park — no campfires, no disturbance of wildlife; do not anchor within 50m of cliff base (rockfall hazard); landing on some cliff sections restricted.
Hazards
- !Chalk cliffs actively eroding — rockfall risk; do not anchor or land directly at cliff base
- !Exposed to eastern fetch — leave in E or SE winds
- !National park — no campfires or disturbance
- !Remote coast — nearest facilities 12nm
Skipper's Tips
- →Best viewed from the water — approach slowly and observe the cliffs from safe distance
- →Visit the bison reserve (near Międzyzdroje) by land if visiting Wolin Island
- →Spectacular sunset from anchorage on the east coast in westerly conditions
- →One of the most unusual seascapes on the Baltic coast
Facilities
No facilities. Świnoujście (12nm) has full services.
Nearest provisions: Świnoujście (12nm)
Best Months & Season
Jun, Jul, Aug
June–August in settled W or SW conditions. Fair-weather nature anchorage.
Recommended Anchor Types
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