Anchorage

Roberts Bayou

United States
Shelter
N, NE, E, SW, W, NW
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage on Arnica Bay near Josephine, in Baldwin County on the Alabama Gulf coast, on a sand bottom.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

The sand bottom gives reasonable holding. The spot is sheltered from north through east and from south-west through north-west, but lies open to the southern quadrant. Point Yacht Club is 0.4 miles to the south.

Practical

Point Yacht Club, 0.4 miles south, runs club sailing events on Arnica Bay. Hudson Marina and Watersports is 2.5 miles SW for fuel and provisions.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
30.32624, -87.53585 (30°19.57'N 87°32.15'W)
Country
United States
Shelter
Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-west, west, north-west winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Roberts Bayou lies at 30°19.57'N 87°32.15'W, that is 30.32624, -87.53585 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Roberts Bayou sheltered from?

Roberts Bayou is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-west, west, north-west winds.

Can you anchor at Roberts Bayou?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Roberts Bayou.

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