Anse de la Couronne Vieille
cove · Martigues · Provence
Anse de la Couronne Vieille is a cove on the coast of Provence.
The nearest town is Martigues.
It lies in Bay of Marseille.
Also known as Plage des Agoutaou.
The bay opens towards the south-south-east (162°).
Phare de Cap Couronne, a 8-minute walk from the anchorage.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north and north-west (mistral) wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east (levante), south-east, south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south-west (100°–228°).
- 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 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 2.3 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
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 (63 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Phare de Cap Couronne: 8 min on foot
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: Anse de Sainte Croix, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Anse de Sainte Croix, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port de Carro, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port de Carro, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Port de Carro, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port de Carro, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Anse de Sainte Croix cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Anse du Verdon cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Port de Carro marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Anse du Grand Nid cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Port de Plaisance de Sausset marina · 2.1 NM by sea
- Anse de Bonnieu cove · 3.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Provence by wind
More places – Martigues
- Port de Carro marina
- Anse de Laurons cove
- Port Terra marina
Questions
Is Anse de la Couronne Vieille sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Anse de la Couronne Vieille sheltered from the levante?
No. It is exposed in east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Anse de Sainte Croix, 0.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Anse de la Couronne Vieille?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Anse de la Couronne Vieille?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: medium (about 2.3 ha).
Can you spend the night at Anse de la Couronne Vieille?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.