- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- rock, algae, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage at Nuka Island, on the south-western edge of Kenai Fjords National Park, about 26 miles south-east of Homer, Alaska.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Coves around the island give shelter from all wind directions, with the choice of anchorage made to suit the weather on the day. The bottom mixes rock, weed and mud, so set the anchor on a clear patch of mud and check it holds before settling.
Practical
No facilities at the island. The nearest services lie about 26 miles north-west at the Port of Homer deep-water dock, with a boatyard a little further at Northern Enterprises. Boats carry all fuel, water and provisions aboard.
History
Nuka Island held the only fox farm within the bounds of what is now Kenai Fjords National Park, run by Herring Pete Sather and his wife Josephine from the 1920s. Pete's Cove, on the western shore, is named after him, and the homestead site is now part of the national park.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 59.37379, -150.70137 (59°22.43'N 150°42.08'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- rock, algae, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.4/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Nuka Island lies at 59°22.43'N 150°42.08'W, that is 59.37379, -150.70137 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Nuka Island sheltered from?
Nuka Island is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Nuka Island?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Nuka Island.
How do boaters rate Nuka Island?
Nuka Island is rated 4.4/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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