- Shelter
- N, NE, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the Knob, a granite promontory at the entrance to Quissett Harbour near Woods Hole on Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.
- Water
- Mooring buoys
- Pontoon
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from Buzzards Bay toward the head of Quissett Harbour. The Knob is a rocky point that shields the inner harbour. Anchor on the sand and mud bottom, sheltered from west and north-west, but open to the bay from north-east through south-east and at south-west. Woods Hole Yacht Club and Woods Hole Marine lie 1.1 nm to the south-west.
Ashore
The Knob is the Cornelia L. Carey Sanctuary, conservation land managed by Salt Pond Areas Bird Sanctuaries and open from dawn to dusk. A short trail runs out along the boulder promontory, with views over Buzzards Bay and the Elizabeth Islands.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 41.54028, -70.65720 (41°32.42'N 70°39.43'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water, Mooring buoys, Pontoon
- Boaters' rating
- 4.8/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
The Knob lies at 41°32.42'N 70°39.43'W, that is 41.54028, -70.65720 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is The Knob sheltered from?
The Knob is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at The Knob?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at The Knob.
How do boaters rate The Knob?
The Knob is rated 4.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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