- Shelter
- NE, E
- Seabed
- rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Rocky anchorage west of the Île du Large, one of the two Saint-Marcouf islands off the east coast of the Cotentin peninsula in Normandy.
- Mooring buoys
- Visitor buoys
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the west at mid to high water to clear the rocky plateau around the islands. Rock seabed, holding poor, use in settled weather only. Sheltered from NE and E winds. Fully exposed to the prevailing westerlies and to tidal streams that run strongly between the islands and the mainland. Three visitor berths recorded.
Practical
No services on the island. Nearest ports are Quinéville 5.7 nm to the W and Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue 7.1 nm to the NW with full marina and tidal gate.
Ashore
The Saint-Marcouf islands are a protected bird reserve managed by the Conservatoire du littoral, landing regulated. Remains of Napoleonic and 19th century fortifications on the Île du Large.
History
The Île du Large was fortified from 1803 under Napoleon to guard the Baie de Seine against the Royal Navy. The stone fort and gun batteries remain visible.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 49.49704, -1.14787 (49°29.82'N 1°8.87'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-east, east winds
- Seabed
- rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys
- Boaters' rating
- 4.2/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Île du Large (Ouest) lies at 49°29.82'N 1°8.87'W, that is 49.49704, -1.14787 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Île du Large (Ouest) sheltered from?
Île du Large (Ouest) is sheltered from north-east, east winds.
Can you anchor at Île du Large (Ouest)?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Île du Large (Ouest).
How do boaters rate Île du Large (Ouest)?
Île du Large (Ouest) is rated 4.2/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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