- Shelter
- NW, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- rock, algae, mud
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
Mooring buoys in Monhegan Harbour, off Monhegan Island in the Gulf of Maine, about 12 nautical miles from the mainland. Mixed rock, weed and mud bottom.
- Water
- Mooring buoys
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south-west by rounding Manana, or from the north through Herring Gut by the ferry pier. The harbour is open to the south and south-east and exposed to Atlantic swell, so it is best in light summer southerlies. The bottom is uneven, mixing rock, weed and mud.
Practical
Moorings are limited; confirm availability with the harbourmaster or a local lobsterman before leaving the boat for the night. Fresh water is available locally.
Ashore
The village has a general store and inns. Monhegan Island Light, built in 1824 and rebuilt in 1850, houses the Monhegan Museum of Art and History. Seventeen miles of trails cross the headlands and the Cathedral Woods.
History
Monhegan has been an artists' colony since the mid-19th century. Robert Henri, George Bellows, Edward Hopper, Rockwell Kent and three generations of the Wyeth family all painted on the island.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.76788, -69.31888 (43°46.07'N 69°19.13'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- rock, algae, mud
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
- Services
- Water, Mooring buoys, Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.7/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Monhegan lies at 43°46.07'N 69°19.13'W, that is 43.76788, -69.31888 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Monhegan sheltered from?
Monhegan is sheltered from north-west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Monhegan?
No, anchoring is forbidden at Monhegan.
How do boaters rate Monhegan?
Monhegan is rated 4.7/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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