Anchorage

Le Gourcq

4.5FranceArcachon basin
Shelter
N, SW, W, NW
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed

Sand-bottom anchorage in New Aquitaine, sheltered from N, SW, W and NW, off the Cazaux lake shoreline.

  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Open water approach. Sand holding. Exposed to S, SE and E quadrants. Port de Cazaux lies 1.5 NM NE and a canal pontoon 2.1 NM NE serve as fallback berths.

Practical

Forain anchorage, no services. Port de Cazaux 1.5 NM NE for water, fuel and shore access.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
44.50528, -1.19503 (44°30.32'N 1°11.70'W)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north, south-west, west, north-west winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Beach
Boaters' rating
4.5/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Le Gourcq lies at 44°30.32'N 1°11.70'W, that is 44.50528, -1.19503 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Le Gourcq sheltered from?

Le Gourcq is sheltered from north, south-west, west, north-west winds.

Can you anchor at Le Gourcq?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Le Gourcq.

How do boaters rate Le Gourcq?

Le Gourcq is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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