- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, E
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off Plage de Porsmilin in Locmaria-Plouzané, on the north shore of the Rade de Brest, western Finistère.
- Water
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the Goulet de Brest, staying clear of the Pointe du Petit Minou and its lighthouse to the east. Sand patches with rock, so drop on visible sand and check the set. Open to the south and south-east across the Goulet, where wind against tide kicks up a short chop. Fresh water tap ashore near the beach.
Practical
Day anchorage, no services afloat. Lifeguarded beach in summer. Le Conquet 3.8 NM west and Camaret-sur-Mer 5.5 NM south-east offer full shelter if the wind shifts south.
Ashore
GR34 sentier des douaniers runs along the cliffs above the beach, west toward the Pointe du Petit Minou lighthouse and east toward Trégana. Bar-restaurant at the beach in season. Bus line to Brest from the car park.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 48.35065, -4.68127 (48°21.04'N 4°40.88'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east winds
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Porsmilin lies at 48°21.04'N 4°40.88'W, that is 48.35065, -4.68127 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Porsmilin sheltered from?
Porsmilin is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east winds.
Can you anchor at Porsmilin?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Porsmilin.
How do boaters rate Porsmilin?
Porsmilin is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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