Port Vauban (anchorage)
anchorage · Antibes · French Riviera
Port Vauban (anchorage) is an anchorage on the coast of French Riviera.
The nearest town is Antibes.
It lies in Baie des Anges.
Also known as Port Vauban, Atelier de carénage, Plage de la Gravette and Plage du port.
The bay opens towards the east (90°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-west, west and north-west (mistral) wind.
Partial shelter in north and south wind.
No shelter in north-east, east (levante) and south-east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-east (32°–40°).
Swell can come in from north-east to south-south-east (44°–148°).
- 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
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 12.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings.
Ashore and services
Rocky shore.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (126 buildings within 600 m).
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: Antibes Harbor, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Antibes Harbor, 1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Antibes Harbor, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Antibes Harbor, 1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Plage du Fort Carré, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Plage du Fort Carré cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Antibes Harbor marina · 1 NM by sea
- Marina Baie des Anges marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- Plage publique de la Batterie cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Plage de la Fighière cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Plage publique du Loup cove · 3.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of French Riviera by wind
More places – Antibes
- Port du Croûton marina
- Plage du Fort Carré cove
Questions
Is Port Vauban (anchorage) sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Port Vauban (anchorage) sheltered from the levante?
No. It is exposed in east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Antibes Harbor, 1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Port Vauban (anchorage)?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Port Vauban (anchorage)?
Room to anchor: large (about 12.2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Port Vauban (anchorage)?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.