Vigie Port-de-Bouc
marina · Port-de-Bouc · Provence
Vigie Port-de-Bouc is a marina on the coast of Provence.
The nearest town is Port-de-Bouc.
It lies in Golfe de Fos-sur-Mer.
Also known as Service du Pilotage.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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.
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Sardinardes) 670 m away
- Supermarket (Netto) 840 m away
- Train (Port-de-Bouc) 1.1 km away
- Parking 680 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port de plaisance marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Port Terra marina · 1 NM by sea
- Port de Ferrières marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Port des Renaïres cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Le Grand Mur cove · 2 NM by sea
- Plage de l'Ours cove · 2.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Provence by wind
More places – Port-de-Bouc
- Port de plaisance marina
- Port des Renaïres cove
Questions
Is Vigie Port-de-Bouc sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Vigie Port-de-Bouc sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
What is the seabed at Vigie Port-de-Bouc?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Vigie Port-de-Bouc?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.