Port de la Grande Motte
marina · La Grande-Motte · Languedoc-Roussillon
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Port de la Grande Motte is a marina on the coast of Languedoc-Roussillon.
The nearest town is La Grande-Motte.
It lies in Golfe d'Aigues-Mortes.
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-south-east to south-east (116°–140°).
Swell can come in from south-east to east-north-east (144°–68°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- La Grande-Motte: 42 restaurants, bars or cafés, 12 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Yacht Club) 160 m away
- Supermarket (Lidl) 470 m away
- Bus (Le Port) 370 m away
- Parking (Parkng du Port) on site
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port du Ponant marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Port Grégau marina · 0.7 NM by sea
- Halte Nautique du Grau du Roi marina · 1.8 NM by sea
- Port de Plaisance de Port-Camargue marina · 2.3 NM by sea
- Port de Plaisance marina · 4.3 NM by sea
- Port de plaisance marina · 6.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Languedoc-Roussillon by wind
More places – La Grande-Motte
- Port Grégau marina
- Port du Ponant marina
Questions
Is Port de la Grande Motte sheltered from the mistral?
No. It is exposed in north-west wind.
Is Port de la Grande Motte sheltered from the levante?
No. It is exposed in east wind.
What is the seabed at Port de la Grande Motte?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Port de la Grande Motte?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.