- Shelter
- E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sandy cove on the north coast of the Cotentin peninsula, six miles east of Cherbourg, sheltered from westerly winds.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the NE or NW outside the rocks of Les Équets. Fishing nets are laid across the eastern entrance of the cove, so keep to the middle on the way in. Anchor on sand in 3 to 5 metres inside the cove, clear of the rocks along the edges. Holding is good on sand, though a slight swell can still make it roll. Open to winds from E to SE, untenable in those conditions. It fills quickly on fine days.
Practical
Forain anchorage with no services. Le Becquet 2,4 nm SW has a drying fishing harbour. Cherbourg-en-Cotentin marina 6 nm W has 1 500 berths, fuel, boatyard and all services.
Ashore
Sentier des douaniers GR 223 runs along the cliffs above the anse, linking Fermanville west to Cap Lévi lighthouse 3 km east. The beach is the only sandy cove on this stretch of the Val de Saire coast.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 49.67079, -1.48921 (49°40.25'N 1°29.35'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.6/5
- Updated
- October 15, 2026
Getting there
Anse du Brick lies at 49°40.25'N 1°29.35'W, that is 49.67079, -1.48921 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Anse du Brick sheltered from?
Anse du Brick is sheltered from east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Anse du Brick?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse du Brick.
How do boaters rate Anse du Brick?
Anse du Brick is rated 4.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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