Harbour

Cap d'Agde

4.1Cap d'Agde, FranceLanguedoc-Roussillon
Maximum length
30 m
VHF channel
9
Maximum draught
3.8 m

Marina of 3400 berths on the Herault coast of Occitania, between Sete and Beziers, one of the largest yacht harbours in the Mediterranean.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from offshore clear of the Roches du Cap, marked by a cardinal. Entrance between two jetties with red and green lights, easily identified by the volcanic basalt cliffs of Mont Saint-Loup behind. Sheltered from all sectors once inside. Strong tramontane from NW can blow across the bay. VHF 9. Max draught 3.8 m, largest berths take yachts up to 35 m.

Practical

3400 berths across eight basins labelled A to H. Fuel berth with diesel and petrol at the entrance, open year round. Water, electricity, wifi on pontoons. Showers, toilets, laundry, wastewater pumpout. Travel lift 50 t and dry storage at Port a sec. Chandleries, sailmakers, riggers, three boatyards. Full town services, supermarkets 500 m.

Ashore

Plage Richelieu sand beach 500 m E of the entrance, Plage de la Grande Conque black volcanic sand 1 km W. Musee de l'Ephebe on the harbour, Greek bronze statue from the 4th century BC found in the Herault river. Fort de Brescou island fort 1 nautical mile offshore.

History

Agde was founded by Greeks from Phocaea around 525 BC as Agathe Tyche and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in France. The modern marina at Cap d'Agde was built from 1970 as part of the Mission Racine plan to develop tourism on the Languedoc coast, designed by architect Jean Le Couteur.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
43.27685, 3.50811 (43°16.61'N 3°30.49'E)
Town
Cap d'Agde
Country
France
Maximum draught
3.8 m
Maximum length
30 m
VHF channel
9
Boaters' rating
4.1/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Cap d'Agde lies at 43°16.61'N 3°30.49'E, that is 43.27685, 3.50811 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.

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Frequently asked questions

What boat length does Cap d'Agde accept?

Cap d'Agde accepts boats up to 30 m.

Which VHF channel for Cap d'Agde?

Cap d'Agde answers on VHF channel 9.

How do boaters rate Cap d'Agde?

Cap d'Agde is rated 4.1/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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