Anchorage

Anse de Saint - Hernot

Shelter
SW, W, NW
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed

Sand anchorage on the east side of the Cap de la Chèvre, Presqu'île de Crozon, Finistère.

  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the Baie de Douarnenez, rounding the Pointe de Saint-Hernot. Sand bottom with good holding. Sheltered from SW, W and NW. Fully exposed to the east and to swell from the Baie de Douarnenez.

Practical

Forain anchorage, no services. Morgat marina 1.4 nm NE for berths, water and fuel. Camaret-sur-Mer Bassin du Nautique 5.3 nm NW as alternative refuge.

Ashore

Maison des Minéraux at Saint-Hernot, 600 m inland, regional geology collection. GR 34 coastal path to the Cap de la Chèvre memorial to naval aviation 1.8 km south.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
48.20396, -4.51282 (48°12.24'N 4°30.77'W)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from south-west, west, north-west winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Beach
Boaters' rating
4.9/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Anse de Saint - Hernot lies at 48°12.24'N 4°30.77'W, that is 48.20396, -4.51282 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Anse de Saint - Hernot sheltered from?

Anse de Saint - Hernot is sheltered from south-west, west, north-west winds.

Can you anchor at Anse de Saint - Hernot?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse de Saint - Hernot.

How do boaters rate Anse de Saint - Hernot?

Anse de Saint - Hernot is rated 4.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

Morgat

Morgat

Crozon, France

3.9Harbour1.4 NM

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