Anse du Renard
anchorage · Calanques National Park · Provence
Anse du Renard is an anchorage on the coast of Provence.
Also known as Grotte du Renard.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (120°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east, south-west, west and north-west (mistral) wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in east (levante) and south-east wind.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-east (108°–136°).
- 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 13.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 11.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Anse du Renard lies in the protected area Calanques National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Seagrass shown on the general chart: drop the anchor on sand.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
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: Calanque de l'Œil de Verre, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port de Cassis, 3.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port de Cassis, 3.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Anse de l'Aï cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Calanque de Sugiton cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Calanque des Pierres Tombées cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Calanque de l'Œil de Verre cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Anse de la Triperie cove · 1 NM by sea
- Calanque de Sormiou cove · 1.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Provence by wind
More places – Calanques National Park
- Calanque de Sugiton cove
- Anse de l'Aï cove
Questions
Is Anse du Renard sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Anse du Renard sheltered from the levante?
No. It is exposed in east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Calanque de l'Œil de Verre, 0.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Anse du Renard?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 13.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Anse du Renard?
Room to anchor: large (about 11.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Anse du Renard?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.