Plage du Pradeau
cove · Port-Cros National Park · French Riviera
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Plage du Pradeau is a cove on the coast of French Riviera.
The bay opens towards the south (173°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east, east (levante) and north-west (mistral) wind.
Partial shelter in south-east, south-west and west wind.
No shelter in south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-south-west (168°–196°).
Swell can come in from south-west to west-south-west (236°–240°).
- 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 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Plage du Pradeau 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
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (90 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Plage du Grand Langoustier, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Plage du Grand Langoustier, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Criques Saint-Jean-Baptiste, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Criques Saint-Jean-Baptiste, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Plage du Grand Langoustier cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Criques Saint-Jean-Baptiste cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Rade de la Badine cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Anse de Bon-Renaud cove · 2 NM by sea
- Port Fay anchorage · 2.1 NM by sea
- Port de Porquerolles marina · 2.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of French Riviera by wind
More places – Port-Cros National Park
- Plage du Layet cove
- Plage du Brouis cove
- Cap Camarat cove
- Baie des Roches Bleues cove
Questions
Is Plage du Pradeau sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Plage du Pradeau sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
How deep is the water at Plage du Pradeau?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Plage du Pradeau?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Plage du Pradeau?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.