Harbour

Cavalaire

4.2Cavalaire-sur-Mer, FranceVar
Maximum length
30 m
VHF channel
9
Maximum draught
2.5 m

Marina of 1200 berths in the bay of Cavalaire, between Cap Cavalaire and Cap Lardier, Var coast.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Open approach from the S through the bay, clear of the Sèche à Huile rock marked by a cardinal buoy off the W entrance. Harbour entrance to the SE of the town, red and green lights on the jetty heads. Max draught 2.5 m. Shelter is good except from SE swell. VHF 9.

Practical

1200 berths, fuel berth at the entrance, water and electricity at every pontoon, sanitary block with showers. Shops, supermarket and train station within 400 m. Marines de Cogolin 6 NM N and Port-Grimaud 6.3 NM N on the same gulf as back-up.

Ashore

Sentier du littoral westbound to Pardigon and eastbound to Cap Lardier, part of the Conservatoire du Littoral protected coast of the Presqu'île de Saint-Tropez. Plage de Cavalaire of 2.5 km of sand right alongside the harbour. Musée Sous-Marin of the port tells the story of Operation Dragoon.

History

Cavalaire bay was one of the main landing beaches of Operation Dragoon on 15 August 1944, codenamed Alpha Red. Several wrecks from that day lie off the bay and are dived regularly.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
43.17261, 6.53709 (43°10.36'N 6°32.23'E)
Town
Cavalaire-sur-Mer
Country
France
Maximum draught
2.5 m
Maximum length
30 m
VHF channel
9
Boaters' rating
4.2/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Cavalaire lies at 43°10.36'N 6°32.23'E, that is 43.17261, 6.53709 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.

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Frequently asked questions

What boat length does Cavalaire accept?

Cavalaire accepts boats up to 30 m.

Which VHF channel for Cavalaire?

Cavalaire answers on VHF channel 9.

How do boaters rate Cavalaire?

Cavalaire is rated 4.2/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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