Anse Gerbal
cove · Argelès-sur-Mer · Languedoc-Roussillon
Anse Gerbal is a cove on the coast of Languedoc-Roussillon.
The nearest town is Argelès-sur-Mer.
The bay opens towards the west (279°).
Deep natural harbour on the Côte Vermeille, fishing quays and good shelter; Collioure 30 min on foot along the path.
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Shelter by wind direction
Exposed on all sides.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from east to south-east (88°–144°).
Swell can come in from south-south-east to east (148°–80°).
- 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 17.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.7 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Anse Gerbal lies in the protected area Natural Marine Park of the Gulf of Lion: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (150 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Fort del Fanal: 2 min on foot
- Port-Vendres War Memorial: 10 min on foot
- Feu métallique du môle: 15 min by dinghy
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: Port Cerbère, 6.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Anse de la Mauresque, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Anse de la Mauresque, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Anse de la Mauresque, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Anse de la Mauresque, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Anse de la Mauresque cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Port d'Avall cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Port du Boramar marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Ansa Santa Catarina cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Plage Balanti cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Anse de Paulilles mooring field · 2.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Languedoc-Roussillon by wind
More places – Argelès-sur-Mer
- Port du Boramar marina
- Ansa Santa Catarina cove
- Anse de Paulilles mooring field
- Plage Balanti cove
Questions
Is Anse Gerbal sheltered from the mistral?
No. It is exposed in north-west wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Anse de la Mauresque, 0.1 NM by sea.
Is Anse Gerbal sheltered from the levante?
No. It is exposed in east wind.
How deep is the water at Anse Gerbal?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 17.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Anse Gerbal?
Room to anchor: small (about 0.7 ha).
Can you spend the night at Anse Gerbal?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.