- Shelter
- NW, N, W, SW
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
Roadstead off Saint-Martin-de-Ré on the Île de Ré in Charente-Maritime. Anchoring prohibited in the marked zones of the harbour approach.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Mud bottom, sheltered from west and north, open to the east. Tidal range reaches 6 metres on springs. Entry to the Saint-Martin-de-Ré locked basin opens about 2 hours either side of high water, VHF 9.
Practical
Anchoring is prohibited within the signposted area. Use the marina of Saint-Martin-de-Ré for berthing, or the harbours of Loix 1.2 nautical miles south-west and Goisil 1.3 nautical miles south-west on drying moorings.
Ashore
Saint-Martin-de-Ré fortifications by Vauban are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2008. Cycle network crosses the island, bike hire available at the port.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 46.22391, -1.41264 (46°13.43'N 1°24.76'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, west, south-west winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Rade de Saint-Martin lies at 46°13.43'N 1°24.76'W, that is 46.22391, -1.41264 in decimal degrees.
Boaters' reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience of Rade de Saint-Martin.
Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Rade de Saint-Martin sheltered from?
Rade de Saint-Martin is sheltered from north-west, north, west, south-west winds.
Can you anchor at Rade de Saint-Martin?
No, anchoring is forbidden at Rade de Saint-Martin.
How do boaters rate Rade de Saint-Martin?
Rade de Saint-Martin is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
Explore the region
Nearby cities
The free boat navigation app
Official nautical charts, marine weather, GPS and 50,000+ marinas and anchorages with reviews. All in one app, ready to sail.
