- Shelter
- W, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sandy anchorage on the north-east coast of Île d'Oléron, 1.2 nm east of Le Douhet harbour.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the E through the Pertuis d'Antioche. Large sandy bay with gently shelving bottom and good holding, anchor in 3 to 5 m over sand and do not stand in too close: mussel stakes, or bouchots, line the beach, covered and invisible above about 4.20 m of tide and dangerous to a dinghy or swimmer. Sheltered from W, SW, S and SE, it often rolls and is best left in more than 15 knots of easterly. Open to the N and NE, uncomfortable with wind against the strong tidal stream of the pertuis.
Practical
Daytime anchorage in settled weather. No services at the anchorage. Port du Douhet 1.2 nm to the W has 280 berths behind a lock and dries at low water. Chenal de la Perrotine 2.7 nm to the SE.
Ashore
Forêt des Saumonards pine forest backs the bay, cycle paths and sentier du littoral through the dunes. Plage de la Maleconche runs 3 km along the shore. Fort Boyard visible offshore to the north between Île d'Oléron and Île d'Aix.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 45.99334, -1.29539 (45°59.60'N 1°17.72'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.5/5
- Updated
- October 15, 2026
Getting there
Anse de la Maleconche lies at 45°59.60'N 1°17.72'W, that is 45.99334, -1.29539 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Anse de la Maleconche sheltered from?
Anse de la Maleconche is sheltered from west, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Anse de la Maleconche?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse de la Maleconche.
How do boaters rate Anse de la Maleconche?
Anse de la Maleconche is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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