- Shelter
- N, NE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Open anchorage off Préfailles on the Pointe Saint-Gildas, south side of the Loire estuary in Pays de la Loire.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the west clear of the Banc de Kerouars. Sand bottom. Shelter from N and NE winds only, exposed to the south and west swell. No night lighting on the coast here.
Practical
Mouillage forain on anchor, no service on site. Nearest harbours: Port Saint-Gildas 1 NM to the NW and La Gravette 2.1 NM to the N.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 47.12463, -2.22728 (47°7.48'N 2°13.64'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Préfailles lies at 47°7.48'N 2°13.64'W, that is 47.12463, -2.22728 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Préfailles sheltered from?
Préfailles is sheltered from north, north-east winds.
Can you anchor at Préfailles?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Préfailles.
How do boaters rate Préfailles?
Préfailles is rated 3.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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