Governor's Beach
cove · Gibraltar · Costa del Sol
Governor's Beach is a cove on the coast of Costa del Sol.
The nearest town is Gibraltar.
Also known as Goat's Hair Twin Caves, Boat Hoist, Vanguard Cave and Monkey's Cave.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (103°).
Vanguard Cave, a 4-minute walk from the anchorage.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to south-south-west (12°–196°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (16 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Vanguard Cave: 4 min on foot
- Gorham's Cave: 13 min on foot
- St. Michael's Cave: 39 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Puerto Pesquero de La Atunara, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Puerto Pesquero de La Atunara, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Puerto Pesquero de La Atunara, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Puerto Pesquero de La Atunara, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Puerto Pesquero de La Atunara, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Puerto Pesquero de La Atunara, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Puerto Pesquero de La Atunara, 2.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Spider Cave cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Puerto Pesquero de La Atunara marina · 2.3 NM by sea
- Mid Harbour Boat Owners' Marina marina · 2.4 NM by sea
- Port of Gibraltar port · 3 NM by sea
- Queensway Quay Marina marina · 3.2 NM by sea
- South Mole mooring field · 3.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa del Sol by wind
More places – Gibraltar
- Ocean Village Marina marina
- Port of Gibraltar port
- Mid Harbour Boat Owners' Marina marina
- Queensway Quay Marina marina
Questions
Is Governor's Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Puerto Pesquero de La Atunara, 2.3 NM by sea.
Is Governor's Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Puerto Pesquero de La Atunara, 2.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Governor's Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Governor's Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Governor's Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.