Calanque du Canton
cove · Ratonneau · Provence
Calanque du Canton is a cove on the island of Ratonneau, in the Provence cruising area.
The nearest town is Marseille.
It lies in Bay of Marseille.
Ratonneau is part of the Frioul archipelago.
Also known as Calanque de la Peau.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (303°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east (levante), south-east, south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in north, west and north-west (mistral) wind.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north-west (296°–308°).
- 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 6.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Calanque du Canton lies in the protected area Calanques National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (39 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: Port du Vallon des Auffes, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port du Vallon des Auffes, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port du Vallon des Auffes, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Calanque de la Morgouière cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Calanque de la Capelle cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Calanque de Morgiret cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Calanque de la Chapelette cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Port de Banc cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Calanque de Ribole cove · 1.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Provence by wind
More places – Ratonneau
Questions
Is Calanque du Canton sheltered from the mistral?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-west wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port du Vallon des Auffes, 1.3 NM by sea.
Is Calanque du Canton sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
How deep is the water at Calanque du Canton?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Calanque du Canton?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Calanque du Canton?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.