Mouillage

Happy Bay

Shelter
NE, E, S, SE
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage off Happy Bay beach, 0.4 NM north-east of Friar's Bay, between Marigot and Grand Case on the north-west coast.

  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Sand bottom. Sheltered from north-east round to south, which covers the trade winds, but open to the west and north-west. No facilities listed, just the beach.

Practical

No buoys and no facilities; land by tender on the beach. Fuel and water at Marina Fort Louis in Marigot, about 2 NM south.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
18.09979, -63.07279 (18°5.99'N 63°4.37'W)
Country
St. Martin
Shelter
Sheltered from north-east, east, south, south-east winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Beach
Boaters' rating
3.9/5
Updated
October 14, 2026

Getting there

Happy Bay lies at 18°5.99'N 63°4.37'W, that is 18.09979, -63.07279 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Happy Bay sheltered from?

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

Can you anchor at Happy Bay?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Happy Bay.

How do boaters rate Happy Bay?

Happy Bay is rated 3.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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