- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, E, SW
- Seabed
- algae, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Bay on the north coast of Prince of Wales Island, opening northeast into Sumner Strait in Southeast Alaska.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Enter from Sumner Strait and work southwest into the bay, which gives shelter from the northern and western quarters. The bottom is mud and weed, fair holding once the anchor is dug in. The head of the bay shoals towards a drying flat.
Practical
No facilities. This is a wilderness anchorage with no road access, so arrive fully provisioned and carry spare fuel.
History
The bay was charted by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey in 1882, which translated the name from the Russian Hydrographic Department chart, where it appeared as Bukhta Krasnaya.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 56.30993, -133.34216 (56°18.60'N 133°20.53'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west winds
- Seabed
- algae, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Red Bay lies at 56°18.60'N 133°20.53'W, that is 56.30993, -133.34216 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Red Bay sheltered from?
Red Bay is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west winds.
Can you anchor at Red Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Red Bay.
How do boaters rate Red Bay?
Red Bay is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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