Calanque, Sud
mooring field · Cogolin · French Riviera
Calanque, Sud is a mooring field on the coast of French Riviera.
The nearest town is Cogolin.
Also known as Calanque, Milieu, Calanque, Nord and Calanque de la Cron.
The bay opens towards the south-east (137°).
Cited by several guides.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, west and north-west (mistral) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in east (levante), south-east and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south-south-west (100°–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 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: moorings.
Protected area and seagrass
Calanque, Sud lies in the protected area Port-Cros National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (313 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Nearest services:
- Bouées de mouillage organisé de la baie de Cavalaire (Port Heraclea)
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Port Heraclea, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port Heraclea, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port Heraclea, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port Heraclea, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port Heraclea, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port Heraclea marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Ramon Mambru, Ouest mooring field · 0.6 NM by sea
- Ramon Mambru, Est mooring field · 0.7 NM by sea
- Port Privé de Cavalaire marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Plage du Parc cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Plage de Bonporteau cove · 1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of French Riviera by wind
More places – Cogolin
- Port Grimaud marina
- Plage du Parc cove
- Cavalière cove
Questions
Is Calanque, Sud sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Calanque, Sud sheltered from the levante?
No. It is exposed in east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port Heraclea, 0.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Calanque, Sud?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Calanque, Sud?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Calanque, Sud?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.