Anchorage

Baie du Dervin

4.0FranceMorbihan
Shelter
NW, N, NE
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed

Sandy bay between Le Croisic and Le Pouliguen on the south Brittany coast, sheltered from the northerly quadrant, open to the south.

  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Daytime anchorage off the beach. Sand bottom, good holding. Exposed to south-west swell, untenable in fresh onshore winds. Approach by day, no buoyed channel.

Practical

Anchor in 3 to 5 metres at low water on sand. No services. La Baule-Le Pouliguen marina 1.7 nautical miles east. Le Croisic 2.2 nautical miles north-west for locked basin, fuel and shops.

Ashore

Sentier des douaniers runs along the Côte Sauvage and the Pointe du Croisic. Guérande salt marshes and the fortified town of Guérande about 6 km inland from Le Pouliguen.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
47.26965, -2.46647 (47°16.18'N 2°27.99'W)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Beach
Boaters' rating
4.0/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Baie du Dervin lies at 47°16.18'N 2°27.99'W, that is 47.26965, -2.46647 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Baie du Dervin sheltered from?

Baie du Dervin is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east winds.

Can you anchor at Baie du Dervin?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Baie du Dervin.

How do boaters rate Baie du Dervin?

Baie du Dervin is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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