- Shelter
- NW, N, NE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the north shore of the Crozon peninsula in the roadstead of Brest, Finistère, sand bottom.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south inside the rade de Brest, clear of the Roscanvel shore. Anchor in 3 to 6 m on sand. Shelter from N, NW and NE winds behind the peninsula; exposed to southerly breezes blowing down the rade. The small harbour of Port de la Croix lies 0.2 NM to the NW, Port de l'Argol 0.8 NM to the N as alternate refuges.
Practical
No services at the anchorage. Small boat slip and a few local moorings ashore. Village of Roscanvel inland with bakery and grocery for basic provisioning.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 47.33158, -2.87082 (47°19.89'N 2°52.25'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.6/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Port de la Croix lies at 47°19.89'N 2°52.25'W, that is 47.33158, -2.87082 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Port de la Croix sheltered from?
Port de la Croix is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east winds.
Can you anchor at Port de la Croix?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Port de la Croix.
How do boaters rate Port de la Croix?
Port de la Croix is rated 3.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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