- Shelter
- N, NE, W, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the Wye River in Maryland, off the Wye Heights estate, on the Chesapeake Bay Eastern Shore.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
The Wye is a quiet tributary winding through Eastern Shore farmland with five to six feet of water along much of its course. The bottom is mud with good holding, and this reach is sheltered from most wind directions. Deep water carries past Wye Heights up to the marine facilities at Wye Landing.
Ashore
The Wye River encircles Wye Island, a 2,800-acre state wildlife and recreation area with walking trails and farm fields. Miles River Yacht Club lies about 6.8 miles south-west, toward St. Michaels.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 38.87932, -76.11580 (38°52.76'N 76°6.95'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, west, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Wye Heights lies at 38°52.76'N 76°6.95'W, that is 38.87932, -76.11580 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Wye Heights sheltered from?
Wye Heights is sheltered from north, north-east, west, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Wye Heights?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Wye Heights.
How do boaters rate Wye Heights?
Wye Heights is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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