- Shelter
- N, SW, W, NW
- Seabed
- sand, algae, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Small cove on the west side of Cap Bénat, between Bormes-les-Mimosas and the private harbour of Cap Bénat, in the Var.
- Mooring buoys
- Visitor buoys
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south, rounding Cap Bénat. Mixed seabed of sand, rock and weed, so pick a clear patch of sand in 3 to 8 metres; the north side is rocky and shoals to 1 to 2 metres. A buoy field for small craft lies at the head of the cove with chains on the bottom, so anchor off it towards the centre. Protected from N, NW, W and SW and a dependable refuge in a hard Mistral, with the anchor holding well in sand. Exposed to E and SE swell, and passing motorboats make it roll by day, calmer at night. VHF 9.
Practical
Forain anchorage on buoys and sand, 2 usable spots. A beach restaurant opens in July and August and a small shop stands about 400 m behind the beach from late June to late August; otherwise no services. Port privé du Cap Bénat lies 0.9 NM south, Bormes-les-Mimosas 0.9 NM north for water, fuel and provisioning.
Ashore
Sentier du littoral runs along Cap Bénat towards Cabasson beach at about 1.5 km. Domaine viticole de Léoube, a Côtes de Provence estate, is within walking distance inland.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.10730, 6.36195 (43°6.44'N 6°21.72'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, south-west, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- sand, algae, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Maximum length
- 39 ft
- Fees
- Paid
- VHF channel
- 9
- Services
- Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.5/5
- Updated
- October 15, 2026
Getting there
Anse du Gau lies at 43°6.44'N 6°21.72'E, that is 43.10730, 6.36195 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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Which winds is Anse du Gau sheltered from?
Anse du Gau is sheltered from north, south-west, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Anse du Gau?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse du Gau.
What boat length does Anse du Gau accept?
Anse du Gau accepts boats up to 39 ft.
Which VHF channel for Anse du Gau?
Anse du Gau answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Anse du Gau?
Anse du Gau is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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