Anchorage

Avant-port de Sainte-Maxime

3.0FranceVar
Shelter
N, NE, E, NW
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Forbidden

Prohibited anchoring zone in the outer harbour of Sainte-Maxime, Gulf of Saint-Tropez, sand bottom.

  • Water
  • Pontoon
  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Anchoring is forbidden in this sector to keep the fairway clear for port traffic. Use the marina of Sainte-Maxime 0.2 nm east or one of the nearby designated anchorages outside the buoyed zone. Sheltered from N through E, open to the south.

Practical

Water available at the marina berths next door. Call the capitainerie of Sainte-Maxime on VHF 9 for a visitor berth. Saint-Tropez lies 2 nm south across the gulf for additional berthing options.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
43.30586, 6.63537 (43°18.35'N 6°38.12'E)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north, north-east, east, north-west winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Forbidden
Services
Water, Pontoon, Beach
Boaters' rating
3.0/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Avant-port de Sainte-Maxime lies at 43°18.35'N 6°38.12'E, that is 43.30586, 6.63537 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Avant-port de Sainte-Maxime sheltered from?

Avant-port de Sainte-Maxime is sheltered from north, north-east, east, north-west winds.

Can you anchor at Avant-port de Sainte-Maxime?

No, anchoring is forbidden at Avant-port de Sainte-Maxime.

How do boaters rate Avant-port de Sainte-Maxime?

Avant-port de Sainte-Maxime is rated 3.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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