Mouillage

Gravesend Bay

3.4United StatesNew York and New Jersey
Shelter
N, NE, E, SE
Seabed
sand, rock
Anchoring
Allowed

Designated anchorage in south-west Brooklyn, north of Coney Island, off Lower New York Bay.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Sand and rock bottom, sheltered from north through south-east winds. A buoyed channel with a least depth of 10 ft leads from deep water north of Coney Island to the docks in the eastern part of the bay. The partly enclosed bay is a long-standing ship anchorage.

Practical

A small-craft facility on the bay can supply berths, shore power, petrol, diesel, water and ice, with marine supplies and hull and engine repairs. Lifts up to 30 tons are available. Cruise-NY lies 1.3 miles south-east and Varuna Boat Club 3.8 miles east.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
40.60042, -74.02171 (40°36.03'N 74°1.30'W)
Country
United States
Shelter
Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east winds
Seabed
sand, rock
Anchoring
Allowed
Boaters' rating
3.4/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Gravesend Bay lies at 40°36.03'N 74°1.30'W, that is 40.60042, -74.02171 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Gravesend Bay sheltered from?

Gravesend Bay is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Gravesend Bay?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Gravesend Bay.

How do boaters rate Gravesend Bay?

Gravesend Bay is rated 3.4/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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