- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, SW, S
- Seabed
- algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage in East Sound, the long inlet that cuts into Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands of Washington.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Weed bottom, so set the anchor with care and check it holds. The sound is enclosed by island shores and shelters from north-west through south.
Practical
No facilities at the anchorage. Brandt's Landing Marina lies 3.6 miles south-west and Village Point Marina 5.1 miles east.
Ashore
Eastsound village sits at the head of the sound, the main settlement on Orcas Island, with shops, restaurants and provisioning within walking distance of the shore.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 48.74436, -122.83248 (48°44.66'N 122°49.95'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, south-west, south winds
- Seabed
- algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Matia Island lies at 48°44.66'N 122°49.95'W, that is 48.74436, -122.83248 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Matia Island sheltered from?
Matia Island is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, south-west, south winds.
Can you anchor at Matia Island?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Matia Island.
How do boaters rate Matia Island?
Matia Island is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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