- Shelter
- N, NE, E, SE
- Seabed
- sand, rock, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the south-west coast of Vieques below Monte Pirata, the highest point of the island at about 290 metres, 5.8 NM west of Esperanza.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sand, rock and weed bottom. Sheltered from N through E to SE, open to the south and west. The shore belongs to the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge: no camping, fires or drones, and areas closed to the public may not be visited by land or sea.
Practical
Anchoring permitted on sand, beach ashore. No services.
Ashore
Monte Pirata lies in the western part of the refuge. The summit trail has been closed to the public for about twenty years, and the top carries a former US Navy communications site.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 18.09521, -65.57195 (18°5.71'N 65°34.32'W)
- Country
- Puerto Rico
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand, rock, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.2/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Monte Pirata SW lies at 18°5.71'N 65°34.32'W, that is 18.09521, -65.57195 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Monte Pirata SW sheltered from?
Monte Pirata SW is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Monte Pirata SW?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Monte Pirata SW.
How do boaters rate Monte Pirata SW?
Monte Pirata SW is rated 4.2/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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