- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, E
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
Prohibited anchoring zone off the beach of La Grande-Motte on the Occitan coast. Sand bottom, water point ashore via the harbour.
- Water
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Anchoring is not allowed in this sector due to the swimming area and harbour approach. Keep clear of the marked swim lines and the channel leading to the port entrance. The ban is enforced and the police move anchored boats on.
Practical
Use Port de La Grande-Motte 0.2 NM to the W for berths, fuel, water and electricity. Port Grégau lies 1.1 NM to the NE as an alternative.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.55377, 4.08584 (43°33.23'N 4°5.15'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
- Services
- Water, Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 2.8/5
- Updated
- October 15, 2026
Getting there
La Grand Motte lies at 43°33.23'N 4°5.15'E, that is 43.55377, 4.08584 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is La Grand Motte sheltered from?
La Grand Motte is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east winds.
Can you anchor at La Grand Motte?
No, anchoring is forbidden at La Grand Motte.
How do boaters rate La Grand Motte?
La Grand Motte is rated 2.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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