- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the Fore River near Back Cove, north of the Portland peninsula, Maine. Mud bottom, all-round shelter.
- Water
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach through Portland Harbour and the lower Fore River. The mud bottom holds well and the spot is sheltered from every direction. Maine Yacht Center lies 0.3 nautical miles to the west, Fore Points Marina 1 nautical mile to the south.
Practical
Fresh water is available nearby. Maine Yacht Center is a full-service boatyard with hauling, storage and refit work. Downtown Portland, with chandlery and provisions, is a short trip across the peninsula.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.67928, -70.24395 (43°40.76'N 70°14.64'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water, Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
North Pomeroy Rock lies at 43°40.76'N 70°14.64'W, that is 43.67928, -70.24395 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is North Pomeroy Rock sheltered from?
North Pomeroy Rock is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at North Pomeroy Rock?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at North Pomeroy Rock.
How do boaters rate North Pomeroy Rock?
North Pomeroy Rock is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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