Port Fréjus 2 (anchorage)
anchorage · Fréjus · French Riviera
Port Fréjus 2 (anchorage) is an anchorage on the coast of French Riviera.
The nearest town is Fréjus.
Also known as Port Fréjus 2 and Port Fréjus.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (164°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east, west and north-west (mistral) wind.
Partial shelter in east (levante) and south-west wind.
No shelter in 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 south-east to south-east (124°–128°).
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-west (132°–200°).
- 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
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 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (82 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Forum Iulii: 20 min by public transport (C)
- Fréjus Cathedral: 41 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 east wind: Port Fréjus 2, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port Fréjus 2, 1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port Fréjus 2, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port Fréjus 2, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Fréjus plage cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Port Fréjus 2 marina · 1 NM by sea
- Port de Saint-Raphaël marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Port de Saint-Aygulf marina · 1.5 NM by sea
- Calanque des Romains cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Calanque de Santa-Lucia cove · 1.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of French Riviera by wind
More places – Fréjus
- Plage de La Gaillarde cove
- Plage du Grand Boucharel cove
- Port de Saint-Aygulf marina
Questions
Is Port Fréjus 2 (anchorage) sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Port Fréjus 2 (anchorage) sheltered from the levante?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port Fréjus 2, 1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Port Fréjus 2 (anchorage)?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Port Fréjus 2 (anchorage)?
Good holding. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Port Fréjus 2 (anchorage)?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.