- Shelter
- N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the Herb River just south of Thunderbolt near Savannah, Georgia, mud bottom.
- Water
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Reached from the Wilmington River off the Atlantic ICW, opposite Thunderbolt. The Herb River is a designated special anchorage area. Mud bottom with good holding and shelter from all sectors thanks to the marsh and riverbanks. Fresh water is available nearby.
Practical
Thunderbolt Marina lies 0.8 mile to the north-west, with the Savannah Yacht Club dock 1 mile to the east. Thunderbolt has three boatyards for repairs and haul-out. Downtown Savannah is about five miles away by bus or taxi.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 32.01477, -81.03850 (32°0.89'N 81°2.31'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-west, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Herb River lies at 32°0.89'N 81°2.31'W, that is 32.01477, -81.03850 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Herb River sheltered from?
Herb River is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-west, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Herb River?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Herb River.
How do boaters rate Herb River?
Herb River is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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