- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- algae, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on Prince of Wales Island in the Alexander Archipelago of Southeast Alaska, a remote stretch of the Inside Passage with no road access.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the open strait and feel a way in by depth sounder, as charting in these side bays is sparse. The bay holds on mud and weed, so let the anchor settle before backing down. The horseshoe shape gives shelter from almost every quarter.
Practical
No facilities of any kind. Carry full provisions, fuel and fresh water, since the nearest settlements on Prince of Wales Island are a long passage away.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 56.80105, -133.73480 (56°48.06'N 133°44.09'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- algae, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.6/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Horseshoe Bay lies at 56°48.06'N 133°44.09'W, that is 56.80105, -133.73480 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Horseshoe Bay sheltered from?
Horseshoe Bay is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Horseshoe Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Horseshoe Bay.
How do boaters rate Horseshoe Bay?
Horseshoe Bay is rated 3.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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