- Shelter
- W, SW, S
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Small sand-bottom anchorage on the north coast of Île d'Oléron, about 0.4 nm east of Saint-Denis-d'Oléron.
- Mooring buoys
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the Pertuis d'Antioche, keeping clear of the rocky ledges off Pointe de Chassiron to the west. Sound in carefully and anchor on sand in 3 to 5 metres at low water. Holding on clean sand is reliable. VHF 9 for nearby Saint-Denis-d'Oléron harbour.
Practical
No services on site. Capacity for about 4 boats on their own ground tackle. Saint-Denis-d'Oléron marina lies 0.4 nm west with water, fuel and shops. Le Douhet is 2.8 nm to the southeast as an alternative refuge.
Ashore
Plage des Huttes stretches east of the anchorage with direct beach landing by tender. Village of Saint-Denis-d'Oléron 0.4 nm west has a morning market, bakery and grocery. Phare de Chassiron, the 46 m tall striped lighthouse open to visitors, stands 2 km west of the village.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 46.03893, -1.36229 (46°2.34'N 1°21.74'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west, south-west, south winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Maximum length
- 7 m
- Fees
- Paid
- VHF channel
- 9
- Phone
- +33546479797
- Services
- Mooring buoys
- Boaters' rating
- 4.2/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Anse de la Fosse lies at 46°2.34'N 1°21.74'W, that is 46.03893, -1.36229 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
Boaters' reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience of Anse de la Fosse.
Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Anse de la Fosse sheltered from?
Anse de la Fosse is sheltered from west, south-west, south winds.
Can you anchor at Anse de la Fosse?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse de la Fosse.
What boat length does Anse de la Fosse accept?
Anse de la Fosse accepts boats up to 7 m.
Which VHF channel for Anse de la Fosse?
Anse de la Fosse answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Anse de la Fosse?
Anse de la Fosse is rated 4.2/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
Explore the region
Nearby cities
The free boat navigation app
Official nautical charts, marine weather, GPS and 50,000+ marinas and anchorages with reviews. All in one app, ready to sail.
