Anchorage

Les Oursinières

FranceVar
Shelter
N, NE, E, S, SE
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed

Sand-bottom anchorage on the south side of the Presqu'île de Giens in the bay of Le Pradet, Var.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the south between Cap de Carqueiranne and the Îles des Fourmigues. Sand bottom, good holding. Shelter from N, NE, E, S and SE; open to SW and W, where the swell rolls in during mistral and libeccio.

Practical

Small Port des Oursinières 0.1 NM to the SW for water, fuel and a handful of berths. Port des Salettes lies 2.5 NM east at Le Pradet, useful as a fallback in bad weather.

Ashore

Sentier du littoral runs east along the cliffs towards the plage des Bonnettes. Village shops, bakery and beach snack bars are within 300 m of the anchorage.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
43.08651, 6.02054 (43°5.19'N 6°1.23'E)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south, south-east winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Les Oursinières lies at 43°5.19'N 6°1.23'E, that is 43.08651, 6.02054 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Les Oursinières sheltered from?

Les Oursinières is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Les Oursinières?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Les Oursinières.

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