- Shelter
- NE, E, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off Friar's Bay beach, 1.6 NM north-north-east of Marigot on the north-west coast of French Saint-Martin, sand bottom.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sand bottom. Sheltered from north-east round to south, so comfortable in the trade winds, but open to the west and north-west. Happy Bay is 0.4 NM north-east.
Practical
No facilities for boats; land by tender on the beach.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 18.09429, -63.07537 (18°5.66'N 63°4.52'W)
- Country
- St. Martin
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-east, east, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.5/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Friar's Bay lies at 18°5.66'N 63°4.52'W, that is 18.09429, -63.07537 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Friar's Bay sheltered from?
Friar's Bay is sheltered from north-east, east, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Friar's Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Friar's Bay.
How do boaters rate Friar's Bay?
Friar's Bay is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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