- Shelter
- NW, W, SW, S
- Seabed
- algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage in the Bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Ciboure, off the mouth of the Untxin river, sheltered by the Artha, Sainte-Barbe and Socoa breakwaters.
- Mooring buoys
- Visitor buoys
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Enter the bay between the Socoa and Sainte-Barbe lights, leaving the central Artha breakwater to the north. Drop anchor south of Fort de Socoa on weed bottom, holding reported poor over kelp so reset until the anchor bites. Sheltered from NW through S; the bay becomes uncomfortable in strong NE swell. VHF channel 9.
Practical
Around 73 moorings in the zone. No services at the mooring itself. Port de Socoa lies 0.2 NM NW and the Yacht Club Basque pontoon 0.3 NM W for dinghy landing, water and shore access.
Ashore
Fort de Socoa, built under Henri IV and completed by Vauban, stands on the west shore of the bay. The GR 8 coastal path runs from Socoa to Hendaye along the cliffs of the Corniche Basque. Ciboure town centre and Saint-Jean-de-Luz old harbour are under 2 km by road around the bay, with markets and rail station.
History
The three breakwaters Artha, Sainte-Barbe and Socoa were ordered by Napoleon III after the storms of 1822 and 1867 destroyed seafront houses, and were completed in the 1890s to close the bay against Atlantic swell.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.39359, -1.67871 (43°23.62'N 1°40.72'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, west, south-west, south winds
- Seabed
- algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Maximum length
- 15 m
- Fees
- Paid
- VHF channel
- 9
- Phone
- +33559472681
- Services
- Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Mouillage de l'Untxin lies at 43°23.62'N 1°40.72'W, that is 43.39359, -1.67871 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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Which winds is Mouillage de l'Untxin sheltered from?
Mouillage de l'Untxin is sheltered from north-west, west, south-west, south winds.
Can you anchor at Mouillage de l'Untxin?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Mouillage de l'Untxin.
What boat length does Mouillage de l'Untxin accept?
Mouillage de l'Untxin accepts boats up to 15 m.
Which VHF channel for Mouillage de l'Untxin?
Mouillage de l'Untxin answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Mouillage de l'Untxin?
Mouillage de l'Untxin is rated 3.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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