- Shelter
- N, S, SW, W, NW
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the red porphyry coast of the Esterel massif, between Théoule-sur-Mer and Agay, Var.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the open sea with no off-lying dangers close to shore. Drop the hook on the sandy patches between rock outcrops in 5 to 10 metres. Holding reasonable on sand, poor on rock. Exposed to easterly and south-easterly swell.
Practical
No services on site. Nearest shelter is Port de la Figueirette 1.9 NM north. Port d'Agay lies 3.1 NM south-west for fuel and provisioning.
Ashore
Footpath climbs to the Pic du Cap Roux summit at 452 metres, one of the classic Esterel walks, starting from the chapel of Saint-Honorat above the anchorage. Red volcanic rock dominates the coastline.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.45310, 6.92214 (43°27.19'N 6°55.33'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, south, south-west, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.8/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Cap Roux lies at 43°27.19'N 6°55.33'E, that is 43.45310, 6.92214 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Cap Roux sheltered from?
Cap Roux is sheltered from north, south, south-west, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Cap Roux?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Cap Roux.
How do boaters rate Cap Roux?
Cap Roux is rated 3.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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