- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage in Banks Channel off Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, between the barrier island and the mainland, on a sand bottom.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Reached from the Atlantic through Masonboro Inlet, then north into Banks Channel, or from the Intracoastal Waterway near mile 283. Strong tidal streams run through the channel and the area is a no-wake zone. Set the anchor with care on the sand bottom.
Practical
Seapath Yacht Club lies 0.6 mile north on Motts Channel, with berths, a fuel berth carrying diesel and petrol, showers and laundry. Atlantic Marine is 0.9 mile north-west.
Ashore
Wrightsville Beach village and its Atlantic surf beach are within walking distance, with shops and restaurants close to the marinas.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 34.20226, -77.80198 (34°12.14'N 77°48.12'W)
- Country
- United States
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 3.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Wrightsville Beach lies at 34°12.14'N 77°48.12'W, that is 34.20226, -77.80198 in decimal degrees.
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Can you anchor at Wrightsville Beach?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Wrightsville Beach.
How do boaters rate Wrightsville Beach?
Wrightsville Beach is rated 3.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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