- Shelter
- NW, W, SW
- Seabed
- algae, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage just outside the breakwater of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Washington, with weed and mud holding.
- Water
- Pontoon
Guide
Approach and anchoring
The anchorage lies off the Friday Harbor breakwater, where holding is on weed over mud, so check the anchor is well set. Sheltered from NW, W and SW winds, exposed to ferry and vessel wakes from the channel. The San Juan Island Yacht Club lies 0.3 miles S and the town marina is close by for fuel, water and provisions.
Ashore
Friday Harbor is the main town of San Juan Island, with shops, restaurants and the ferry terminal at the head of the harbour. The American Camp Trail runs 7 miles south to San Juan Island National Historical Park and South Beach, the longest public beach in the islands.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 48.54368, -123.01607 (48°32.62'N 123°0.96'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, west, south-west winds
- Seabed
- algae, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water, Pontoon
- Boaters' rating
- 3.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Just outside Friday harbor lies at 48°32.62'N 123°0.96'W, that is 48.54368, -123.01607 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Just outside Friday harbor sheltered from?
Just outside Friday harbor is sheltered from north-west, west, south-west winds.
Can you anchor at Just outside Friday harbor?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Just outside Friday harbor.
How do boaters rate Just outside Friday harbor?
Just outside Friday harbor is rated 3.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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