Anse de la Maronaise
cove · Marseille · Provence
Anse de la Maronaise is a cove on the coast of Provence.
The nearest town is Marseille.
Also known as Anse de Mongenet.
The bay opens towards the north-west (311°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east (levante), south-east and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north, west and north-west (mistral) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 22.3 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west to north-west (268°–320°).
Swell can come in from north to north (356°–4°).
- 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 9.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Anse de la Maronaise 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.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (25 buildings within 600 m).
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 Poulidette, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port des Goudes, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port des Goudes, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port des Goudes, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Service du Pilotage, 2.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port des Goudes marina · 0.4 NM by sea
- Port de la Madrague marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- La Poulidette cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Service du Pilotage port · 2.8 NM by sea
- Calanque du Pilot cove · 3.2 NM by sea
- Port du Frioul marina · 3.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Provence by wind
More places – Marseille
- Port des Goudes marina
- Port du Vallon des Auffes marina
- Anse des Bains de Mer Chauds cove
- Passe de Gourret à Wilson port
Questions
Is Anse de la Maronaise sheltered from the mistral?
No. It is exposed in north-west wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Service du Pilotage, 2.8 NM by sea.
Is Anse de la Maronaise sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
How deep is the water at Anse de la Maronaise?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Can you spend the night at Anse de la Maronaise?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.