- Shelter
- NW, N, W
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage in the northern part of the étang de Thau, 0.2 nm SE of the port of Mèze, sand bottom, sheltered from the NW mistral that blows down the lagoon.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the main Thau channel keeping clear of the oyster tables marked by yellow withies. The étang is shallow, with pockets under 2 m near the shore. Mèze harbour sits just to the NW; Port à sec de Sète lies 2.5 nm east.
Practical
Sand holds well. Anchor clear of the oyster concessions, which are strictly private. Mèze town quays provide water and a short visitor stay; full services at the port.
Ashore
Village centre within 400 m of the quay with bakeries and a Thursday morning market on place des Tonneliers. Musée-parc des dinosaures et de la préhistoire 800 m inland. Shellfish tastings available directly from producers on the route de Bouzigues, 1 km north along the étang shore.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.42104, 3.60942 (43°25.26'N 3°36.57'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.6/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Mèze lies at 43°25.26'N 3°36.57'E, that is 43.42104, 3.60942 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Mèze sheltered from?
Mèze is sheltered from north-west, north, west winds.
Can you anchor at Mèze?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Mèze.
How do boaters rate Mèze?
Mèze is rated 4.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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