Base nautique municipale de Corbière
marina · Les Pennes-Mirabeau · Provence
Base nautique municipale de Corbière is a marina on the coast of Provence.
The nearest town is Les Pennes-Mirabeau.
It lies in Bay of Marseille.
Also known as Corbière and Plage de la Batterie.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, south, south-west, west and north-west (mistral) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, east (levante) and south-east wind.
Swell can come in from east to east (92°–100°).
- 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 0.7 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Viaduc de Corbière: 9 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Le Cabanon de l'Estaque) 330 m away
- Supermarket (Spar) 1.5 km away
- Bus (Corbières Base Nautique) 80 m away
- Parking 190 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-east wind: Passe de Gourret à Wilson, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port Abri, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port Abri, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Passe de Gourret à Wilson port · 0.6 NM by sea
- Port Abri marina · 1 NM by sea
- Port de L'Estaque marina · 1 NM by sea
- Port de La Lave marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Passe de la Pinède port · 2.9 NM by sea
- Calanque de Niolon port · 3.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Provence by wind
More places – Les Pennes-Mirabeau
- Calanque de Niolon port
- Port Abri marina
- Port de L'Estaque marina
Questions
Is Base nautique municipale de Corbière sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Base nautique municipale de Corbière sheltered from the levante?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port Abri, 1 NM by sea.
Can you spend the night at Base nautique municipale de Corbière?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.