- Shelter
- N, NE, E
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sand anchorage in the bay of La Baule, between Le Pouliguen to the W and Pornichet to the SE, on the Guerande peninsula.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Wide sandy bay open to the S. Approach from the S clear of the Pointe de Penchateau to the W. Sand bottom, holding good. Protection from N, NE and E. Fully exposed to S and SW swell, untenable in fresh onshore winds.
Practical
No moorings ashore in the bay itself. Port du Pouliguen marina at 2 NM W with 860 berths and lock access to the tidal basin. Port de Pornichet at 1.6 NM SE with 1150 berths and a fuel berth. Shops along the 9 km beach promenade of La Baule.
Ashore
La Baule beach runs 9 km along the bay, one of the longest in Europe. Guerande salt marshes and the medieval walled town at 5 km to the NW. Batz-sur-Mer and its 60 m bell tower at 3 km W of Le Pouliguen.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 47.27447, -2.37781 (47°16.47'N 2°22.67'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.4/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Baie du Pouliguen lies at 47°16.47'N 2°22.67'W, that is 47.27447, -2.37781 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Baie du Pouliguen sheltered from?
Baie du Pouliguen is sheltered from north, north-east, east winds.
Can you anchor at Baie du Pouliguen?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Baie du Pouliguen.
How do boaters rate Baie du Pouliguen?
Baie du Pouliguen is rated 3.4/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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