- Shelter
- N, NE, W, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
Hurricane hole in the south-east corner of the Cul-de-Sac du Marin, between Pointe Cailloux and Pointe Malé. Mud bottom, sheltered from every sector except the north-west. Anchoring is only allowed during a hurricane threat.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
The bay lies south of the line from Pointe Malé to Pointe Cailloux, one of the three hurricane holes set by the prefectoral order of 12 October 2023. Anchoring and mooring are banned without a state permit, except from the issue of a Météo-France special bulletin or a yellow hurricane alert until 48 hours after the bulletin ends or 72 hours after the return to green. Check with the Direction de la Mer before moving in.
Practical
No buoys, pontoon or beach. Marina du Marin is about 0.7 miles to the north.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 14.45647, -60.86836 (14°27.39'N 60°52.10'W)
- Country
- Martinique
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
- Boaters' rating
- 2.0/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Baie des Cyclones lies at 14°27.39'N 60°52.10'W, that is 14.45647, -60.86836 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Baie des Cyclones sheltered from?
Baie des Cyclones is sheltered from north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Baie des Cyclones?
No, anchoring is forbidden at Baie des Cyclones.
How do boaters rate Baie des Cyclones?
Baie des Cyclones is rated 2.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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