Port Jean Gau
marina · Valras-Plage · Languedoc-Roussillon
Port Jean Gau is a marina on the coast of Languedoc-Roussillon.
The nearest town is Valras-Plage.
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 south-south-west to south-west (212°–216°).
Swell can come in from south-west to south-south-west (220°–208°).
- 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.
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.8 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Restaurant 550 m away
- Supermarket (Casino) 890 m away
- Bus (Jasse Neuve) on site
- Parking 90 m away
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: La Plagette, 9.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: La Plagette, 9.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port de Valras-Plage marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Port de Sérignan marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Port de Plaisance - Fleury marina · 3.5 NM by sea
- Port du Chichoulet marina · 3.5 NM by sea
- Port Cassafières marina · 3.8 NM by sea
- Port d'Agde marina · 6.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Languedoc-Roussillon by wind
More places – Valras-Plage
- Port de Plaisance - Fleury marina
- Port de Sérignan marina
Questions
Is Port Jean Gau sheltered from the mistral?
No. It is exposed in north-west wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is La Plagette, 9.5 NM by sea.
Is Port Jean Gau sheltered from the levante?
No. It is exposed in east wind.
Can you spend the night at Port Jean Gau?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.