Anchorage

Tierra Verde

United StatesSouth-west Florida
Shelter
NW, N, NE, E
Seabed
mud
Anchoring
Forbidden

Anchorage off Tierra Verde in Florida, in a sheltered basin opening onto Boca Ciega Bay near St. Petersburg, mud bottom.

  • Pontoon
  • Dock

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Entered from Boca Ciega Bay off the Pinellas Bayway, with access onward to the Intracoastal Waterway, Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The basin is open to the east; mud bottom gives good holding.

Practical

Tierra Verde Marina lies about 0.2 nautical miles to the north and a second marina the same distance to the west, both within tender range for fuel, water and provisions.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
27.68932, -82.71930 (27°41.36'N 82°43.16'W)
Country
United States
Shelter
Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east winds
Seabed
mud
Anchoring
Forbidden
Services
Pontoon, Dock
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Tierra Verde lies at 27°41.36'N 82°43.16'W, that is 27.68932, -82.71930 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Tierra Verde sheltered from?

Tierra Verde is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east winds.

Can you anchor at Tierra Verde?

No, anchoring is forbidden at Tierra Verde.

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