- Shelter
- N, NE, E
- Seabed
- rock, sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Cove on the south side of Île des Embiez, sand and rock bottom, open to the south.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south in open water, keeping clear of the rocks extending from the Pointe du Cougoussa to the east. Anchor on sand between rock patches. Sheltered from N to E winds, exposed to southerlies.
Practical
Forain anchorage with no services. Le Brusc lies 1,3 nautical miles north-west, Saint-Pierre des Embiez 1,9 nautical miles north-west for provisioning.
Ashore
Sentier du littoral circles Île des Embiez, reaching Saint-Pierre village in about 30 minutes on foot. The island is part of the Paul Ricard estate and hosts the Institut océanographique Paul Ricard.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.05922, 5.81799 (43°3.55'N 5°49.08'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east winds
- Seabed
- rock, sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.1/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Plage de la Fosse lies at 43°3.55'N 5°49.08'E, that is 43.05922, 5.81799 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Plage de la Fosse sheltered from?
Plage de la Fosse is sheltered from north, north-east, east winds.
Can you anchor at Plage de la Fosse?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage de la Fosse.
How do boaters rate Plage de la Fosse?
Plage de la Fosse is rated 4.1/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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