- Shelter
- W, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the north shore of the Fouras peninsula, Charente-Maritime, looking across the Rade des Basques toward the Île-d'Aix.
- Water
- Mooring buoys
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the N or NW through the Rade des Basques. The bay dries partly at low water of spring tides on its inner part. VHF 9.
Practical
About 140 spaces on sand and mud. Sheltered from W, SW, S and SE. Open to the N sector. Water available ashore. Fouras Port Sud 0.7 NM S, Chantier des Fontaines 3.1 NM SE.
Ashore
Fort Vauban, a 17th century coastal fort, stands on the point above the anchorage. Plage Nord runs along the bay. Fouras village centre with shops and market is within 500 m of the shore.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 45.99529, -1.09598 (45°59.72'N 1°5.76'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Maximum length
- 9 m
- Fees
- Paid
- VHF channel
- 9
- Phone
- +33621380212
- Services
- Water, Mooring buoys, Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Fouras - Port Nord lies at 45°59.72'N 1°5.76'W, that is 45.99529, -1.09598 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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Which winds is Fouras - Port Nord sheltered from?
Fouras - Port Nord is sheltered from west, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Fouras - Port Nord?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Fouras - Port Nord.
What boat length does Fouras - Port Nord accept?
Fouras - Port Nord accepts boats up to 9 m.
Which VHF channel for Fouras - Port Nord?
Fouras - Port Nord answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Fouras - Port Nord?
Fouras - Port Nord is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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