Anchorage

Tropic Isle Anchorage

4.0United StatesSouth-east Florida
Shelter
NE, E, SE, SW, W, NW
Seabed
mud
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage on the Intracoastal Waterway at Delray Beach, Florida, with mud bottom and good all-round shelter.

  • Pontoon

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach along the ICW channel. The anchorage holds in mud and is sheltered from NE through W. Holding ground is good once the anchor is well set. Florida anchoring rules vary by municipality, so check local limits before settling in for the night.

Practical

Delray Harbor Club Marina lies 0.2 nm to the SW and City Marina 0.7 nm to the N, both useful for fuel, water and provisioning. Knowles Park gives public access to the waterway nearby.

Ashore

Delray Beach town centre runs along Atlantic Avenue, lined with shops and restaurants within walking distance of the waterway. The Atlantic Ocean beach lies a short distance east across the barrier island.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
26.44761, -80.06408 (26°26.86'N 80°3.84'W)
Country
United States
Shelter
Sheltered from north-east, east, south-east, south-west, west, north-west winds
Seabed
mud
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Pontoon
Boaters' rating
4.0/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Tropic Isle Anchorage lies at 26°26.86'N 80°3.84'W, that is 26.44761, -80.06408 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Tropic Isle Anchorage sheltered from?

Tropic Isle Anchorage is sheltered from north-east, east, south-east, south-west, west, north-west winds.

Can you anchor at Tropic Isle Anchorage?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Tropic Isle Anchorage.

How do boaters rate Tropic Isle Anchorage?

Tropic Isle Anchorage is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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