Port des Goudes
marina · Marseille · Provence
Port des Goudes is a marina on the coast of Provence.
The nearest town is Marseille.
Also known as Les Goudes.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east (levante), south-east, south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north and north-west (mistral) wind.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-north-west (344°–348°).
- 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 0.6 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Port des Goudes lies in the protected area Calanques National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Chez Paul) on site
- Supermarket 100 m away
- Bus (Les Goudes) 160 m away
- 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: Service du Pilotage, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Service du Pilotage, 2.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Anse de la Maronaise cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Port de la Madrague marina · 1 NM by sea
- Service du Pilotage port · 2.5 NM by sea
- La Poulidette cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Calanque du Pilot cove · 3 NM by sea
- Baie du Grand Soufre cove · 3.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Provence by wind
More places – Marseille
- La Poulidette cove
- Place aux Huiles port
- Port du Vallon des Auffes marina
- Anse de la Maronaise cove
Questions
Is Port des Goudes sheltered from the mistral?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-west wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Service du Pilotage, 2.5 NM by sea.
Is Port des Goudes sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
Can you spend the night at Port des Goudes?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.