Gravesend Bay
- Shelter
- N, NE, E, SE
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Designated anchorage in south-west Brooklyn, north of Coney Island, off Lower New York Bay.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sand and rock bottom, sheltered from north through south-east winds. A buoyed channel with a least depth of 10 ft leads from deep water north of Coney Island to the docks in the eastern part of the bay. The partly enclosed bay is a long-standing ship anchorage.
Practical
A small-craft facility on the bay can supply berths, shore power, petrol, diesel, water and ice, with marine supplies and hull and engine repairs. Lifts up to 30 tons are available. Cruise-NY lies 1.3 miles south-east and Varuna Boat Club 3.8 miles east.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 40.60042, -74.02171 (40°36.03'N 74°1.30'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 3.4/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Gravesend Bay lies at 40°36.03'N 74°1.30'W, that is 40.60042, -74.02171 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Gravesend Bay sheltered from?
Gravesend Bay is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Gravesend Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Gravesend Bay.
How do boaters rate Gravesend Bay?
Gravesend Bay is rated 3.4/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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