- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
Five visitor buoys in the Aber Benoît, the northern ria of the Pays des Abers on the north-west coast of Finistère.
- Water
- Mooring buoys
- Pontoon
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Entrance from the north-west between Petit Pot de Beurre and the buoys of Le Libenter, best taken two hours either side of high water. The channel is marked by lateral buoys up to Saint-Pabu. Strong tidal streams on ebb and flood. VHF 9 for the local harbour master. Fully enclosed mooring, sheltered on all points of the compass once inside. Mud bottom.
Practical
Buoys are laid by the community of Saint-Pabu, fresh water at the slipway. Chantier des Abers at 0.3 NM NW handles lift-out, repairs and winter storage. Saint-Pabu village and its bakery at 0.6 NM NW of the moorings.
Ashore
Oyster farms line both shores of the aber and sell directly from the cabins at low water. GR 34 coastal path crosses the river on the road bridge and continues towards the Aber Wrac'h. Dunes of Sainte-Marguerite and Corn ar Gazel beach at 2 km from Saint-Pabu across the peninsula.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 48.56091, -4.58810 (48°33.65'N 4°35.29'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
- Maximum length
- 15 m
- Fees
- Paid
- VHF channel
- 9
- Phone
- +33619877539
- Services
- Water, Mooring buoys, Pontoon
- Boaters' rating
- 4.4/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Aber Benoît lies at 48°33.65'N 4°35.29'W, that is 48.56091, -4.58810 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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Which winds is Aber Benoît sheltered from?
Aber Benoît is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Aber Benoît?
No, anchoring is forbidden at Aber Benoît.
What boat length does Aber Benoît accept?
Aber Benoît accepts boats up to 15 m.
Which VHF channel for Aber Benoît?
Aber Benoît answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Aber Benoît?
Aber Benoît is rated 4.4/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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