- Shelter
- NE, E, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage at the foot of the Dune du Pilat, the tallest sand dune in Europe at 102 m, southern entrance of the Bassin d'Arcachon.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Inside the bassin, approach from the Passe Sud or Passe Nord then follow the buoyed channel south along the dune. Shifting sand banks, chart plotters quickly out of date, eyeball navigation essential. Sand bottom. Sheltered from east, exposed to prevailing W to NW winds and swell entering the pass.
Practical
No services. Port de La Teste 2,7 NM east and Port à Sec 2,8 NM north-east for diesel, water and repairs.
Ashore
Dune du Pilat directly behind the anchorage, 2,7 km long and 500 m wide, classified Grand Site de France. Forêt des Landes de Gascogne pine forest immediately inland. Banc d'Arguin national nature reserve just across the pass, access regulated.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 44.62484, -1.20433 (44°37.49'N 1°12.26'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Haut Pyla lies at 44°37.49'N 1°12.26'W, that is 44.62484, -1.20433 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Haut Pyla sheltered from?
Haut Pyla is sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Haut Pyla?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Haut Pyla.
How do boaters rate Haut Pyla?
Haut Pyla is rated 3.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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