Anse de Bonnieu
cove · Martigues · Provence
Anse de Bonnieu is a cove on the coast of Provence.
The nearest town is Martigues.
It lies in Golfe de Fos-sur-Mer.
Also known as Plage naturiste de Bonnieu.
The bay opens towards the north-west (306°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east (levante), south-east and south wind.
Partial shelter in north and south-west wind.
No shelter in west and north-west (mistral) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west to west-north-west (276°–292°).
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-north-west (296°–332°).
- 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
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 24.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Uncertain anchoring: mostly posidonia seabed, no sand patch found.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (15 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Anse de Laurons, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Vigie Port-de-Bouc, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Vigie Port-de-Bouc, 2.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Vigie Port-de-Bouc, 2.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Anse de Laurons cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Port des Renaïres cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Port de Ferrières marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Port Terra marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Vigie Port-de-Bouc marina · 2.2 NM by sea
- Port de plaisance marina · 2.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Provence by wind
More places – Martigues
- Anse de Sainte Croix cove
- Port de Ferrières marina
- Anse du Verdon cove
- Port de Carro marina
Questions
Is Anse de Bonnieu sheltered from the mistral?
No. It is exposed in north-west wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Vigie Port-de-Bouc, 2.2 NM by sea.
Is Anse de Bonnieu sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
How deep is the water at Anse de Bonnieu?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Anse de Bonnieu?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 24.2 ha).
Can you spend the night at Anse de Bonnieu?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.