- Shelter
- NW, W, SW
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage in the Matanzas River at St Augustine, Florida, off the historic downtown. Sand bottom, protected from NW through SW winds.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Reach the anchorage from the ICW through the Matanzas River. The Bridge of Lions bascule bridge carries a 25 ft closed clearance and opens on schedule. Strong tidal current runs through the anchorage, so allow swing room and watch your set when anchoring.
Practical
St Augustine Municipal Marina is 2.4 nm to the west with mooring balls, fuel and facilities, and Fish Island Marina lies 2.4 nm to the south-west. The municipal marina is the usual base for going ashore.
Ashore
The Spanish colonial old town is a short tender ride or walk from the municipal marina. The Castillo de San Marcos, a 17th-century coquina stone fort, and the shops of St George Street are within 500 m of the marina.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 29.89285, -81.26411 (29°53.57'N 81°15.85'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, west, south-west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.8/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
St Augustine lies at 29°53.57'N 81°15.85'W, that is 29.89285, -81.26411 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is St Augustine sheltered from?
St Augustine is sheltered from north-west, west, south-west winds.
Can you anchor at St Augustine?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at St Augustine.
How do boaters rate St Augustine?
St Augustine is rated 4.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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