Anchorage

Baie de la Perroche

3.6FranceCharente-Maritime
Shelter
N, NE, E
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Forbidden

Buoy field of 75 moorings off the Perroche beach on the west coast of Oleron island, Charente-Maritime.

  • Mooring buoys
  • Visitor buoys
  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Sand bottom. Shelter from N, NE and E winds. Open to the Atlantic swell from W and SW. Nearest refuge is La Cotiniere 1.7 NM to the NW.

Practical

Buoy field of 75 moorings. No water or fuel on the buoys. Tender landing on the beach of La Perroche in the commune of Dolus-d'Oleron.

Ashore

Perroche beach directly ashore, part of the west coast dunes of Oleron. Dolus-d'Oleron village inland for shops.

Story

The Perroche beach is backed by the forest of Saint-Trojan and the dune system of the western Oleron coast.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
45.89797, -1.29620 (45°53.88'N 1°17.77'W)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north, north-east, east winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Forbidden
Fees
Paid
Services
Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Beach
Boaters' rating
3.6/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Baie de la Perroche lies at 45°53.88'N 1°17.77'W, that is 45.89797, -1.29620 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Baie de la Perroche sheltered from?

Baie de la Perroche is sheltered from north, north-east, east winds.

Can you anchor at Baie de la Perroche?

No, anchoring is forbidden at Baie de la Perroche.

How do boaters rate Baie de la Perroche?

Baie de la Perroche is rated 3.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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