- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage in the Lake Worth Lagoon off downtown West Palm Beach, Florida, along the Intracoastal Waterway. Sand and mud bottom.
- Water
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Anchor in the lagoon clear of the marked Intracoastal channel. The sand and mud bottom gives good holding. The lagoon shelters the anchorage from all directions. Local rules limit anchoring to 30 days in any six-month period, and vessels must stay at least 150 feet clear of marinas and ramps.
Practical
Fresh water is available. The Clematis Street municipal dock offers free day-only docking, with restaurants and shops within walking distance in downtown West Palm Beach. Palm Beach Sailing Club is 0.4 nm south-west and Safe Harbor Rybovich 0.5 nm south-west.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 26.75655, -80.04461 (26°45.39'N 80°2.68'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water, Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.7/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
West Palm Beach lies at 26°45.39'N 80°2.68'W, that is 26.75655, -80.04461 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is West Palm Beach sheltered from?
West Palm Beach is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at West Palm Beach?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at West Palm Beach.
How do boaters rate West Palm Beach?
West Palm Beach is rated 3.7/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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