- Shelter
- N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, NW
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on Aquia Creek off the Potomac River in northern Virginia, about 45 miles south of Washington.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Reached from the Potomac River by working into Aquia Creek. The river is tidal, with a modest range, so check depths against low water. Holding is on sand. The creek is well enclosed and sheltered from every direction, which makes it a sound choice for an unsettled forecast.
Practical
No facilities at the anchorage. Aquia Marina lies about 4.4 nautical miles west and Hope Springs Marina about 4.6 nautical miles west, the latter a full-service yard with petrol, diesel, a pump-out, a chandlery and a public boat ramp.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 38.43130, -77.26009 (38°25.88'N 77°15.61'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.1/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Blue Bay lies at 38°25.88'N 77°15.61'W, that is 38.43130, -77.26009 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Blue Bay sheltered from?
Blue Bay is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Blue Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Blue Bay.
How do boaters rate Blue Bay?
Blue Bay is rated 4.1/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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