- Shelter
- SW, W, NW
- Seabed
- algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the Étang de Thau off Marseillan, weed bottom, sheltered from SW, W and NW winds.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Enclosed lagoon entered from the sea through the canal at Les Onglous on the western tip. Depths of 4 to 10 metres across the étang, shoals along the shores. Holding variable on weed, several tries may be needed. Oyster and mussel tables marked, keep clear of the tables zones marked on SHOM chart 7094.
Practical
Tabarka pontoon 0.3 M to the NW, Port de Marseillan Ville 0.3 M to the W, both with berths and basic services. Village of Marseillan within walking distance for shops and market.
Ashore
Maison Noilly Prat in the village, 400 m from the quay, cellars open to visitors since 1813. Oyster and shellfish tasting huts along the étang at Bouzigues and Mèze. Canal du Midi reaches the étang at Les Onglous lighthouse, 2 km west.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.35249, 3.53982 (43°21.15'N 3°32.39'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south-west, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 2.6/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Marseillan Marine lies at 43°21.15'N 3°32.39'E, that is 43.35249, 3.53982 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Marseillan Marine sheltered from?
Marseillan Marine is sheltered from south-west, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Marseillan Marine?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Marseillan Marine.
How do boaters rate Marseillan Marine?
Marseillan Marine is rated 2.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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