- Shelter
- W, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage in Encinal Basin on the Alameda side of the Oakland Estuary, California, on a mud bottom.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
The basin sits in the sheltered waters of the estuary. Holding is on mud. The spot is open along the estuary's east and west axis; protection covers the southern sectors. Reach it through the estuary channel past the Alameda waterfront.
Practical
Encinal Yacht Club is 0.2 miles NW with a members' dock and a small boatyard. Fortman Marina is 0.2 miles E. Anchored-out vessels are a long-standing issue on this stretch of the estuary.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 37.78044, -122.26016 (37°46.83'N 122°15.61'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Encinal Basin lies at 37°46.83'N 122°15.61'W, that is 37.78044, -122.26016 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Encinal Basin sheltered from?
Encinal Basin is sheltered from west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Encinal Basin?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Encinal Basin.
How do boaters rate Encinal Basin?
Encinal Basin is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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