Cape Horn
- Shelter
- NE, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Remote anchorage in the Shumagin Islands off the Alaska Peninsula, with sand holding.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
An open anchorage in the Shumagin group, sheltered from north-east through south-east and from the south-west, but exposed to other quarters. No marks or lights nearby. Sand Point Harbour lies about 20.6 nautical miles to the north-west and is the nearest refuge with a breakwater and floats.
Practical
Anchorage only, no facilities. Treat it as a fair-weather stop or a wait for the tide rather than a destination.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 55.06699, -160.12052 (55°4.02'N 160°7.23'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-east, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.3/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Cape Horn lies at 55°4.02'N 160°7.23'W, that is 55.06699, -160.12052 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Cape Horn sheltered from?
Cape Horn is sheltered from north-east, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Cape Horn?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Cape Horn.
How do boaters rate Cape Horn?
Cape Horn is rated 4.3/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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