- Maximum length
- 25 m
- VHF channel
- 9
- Maximum draught
- 3 m
Marina of 1150 berths on the Baie de La Baule south of the Loire estuary, one of the largest marinas on the French Atlantic coast.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south-west across the Baie de La Baule, clear of the rocks off Pointe de Penchâteau. Entrance channel dredged, maximum draught 3 m. Entrance jetties marked by red and green lights. VHF channel 9. Swell from the south-west can make the entrance uncomfortable in strong winds.
Practical
1150 berths including visitor pontoon. Water, electricity, fuel berth with diesel and petrol. Sanitary blocks with showers. Boatyard with 45 t travel lift, chandleries and sail loft on site. Railway station at 1 km with direct trains to Nantes and Paris.
Ashore
Plage des Libraires extends directly east of the harbour, running 9 km along the Baie de La Baule to Le Pouliguen. Hippodrome de Pornichet Côte d'Amour, 1 km north of the port, holds race meetings from December to August. Covered market on avenue du Général de Gaulle, 600 m from the harbour.
History
Pornichet grew as a seaside resort from the 1860s with the arrival of the railway from Saint-Nazaire. The current marina opened in 1973 on reclaimed ground between the old village and the sea.
Key facts
- Type
- Harbour
- Coordinates
- 47.25746, -2.34884 (47°15.45'N 2°20.93'W)
- Town
- Pornichet
- Country
- France
- Maximum draught
- 3 m
- Maximum length
- 25 m
- VHF channel
- 9
- Phone
- +33 2 40 61 03 20
- Boaters' rating
- 3.3/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Pornichet lies at 47°15.45'N 2°20.93'W, that is 47.25746, -2.34884 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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What boat length does Pornichet accept?
Pornichet accepts boats up to 25 m.
Which VHF channel for Pornichet?
Pornichet answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Pornichet?
Pornichet is rated 3.3/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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