Anchoring Oxwich

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Any tips for first timers?

[Camelot]

We were in Oxwich on Friday staying overnight. It's realy simple - as always I used the tidal curve in reeds almanac to work out how much water I needed then headed in until the depth sounder gave the right figure.

There appears to be no hazards (that aren't obvious). If the wind has any North in it anchor further South along the headland to increase protection, if from SW go further north. If there's any East in it go somewhere else!

There is an area of moorings that are used by local fishing boats. There seems to be plenty of these moorings, but I'm not sure what the situation is with us using them, and in any case we were there purposely to give Angie her first night at anchor.

It was flat calm despite a forecast 4-5 occ 6, and we felt no appreciable wind. A good nights sleep was had by all.

We anchored just inshore of the moorings.

[Camelot]

I'd also recommend whilst there, you visit Three Cliffs Bay which is an outstanding beach.

[ishtar]

We've stayed at OXwich twice, on passage to Milford. Pretty much where Huw says, in the NorthWest corner, amongst the moorings, near teh fishing boats. good holding and a peaceful night both times.

Make sure you know where the wreck is, to avoid that. My Garmin charts put it at 051 33.016N 004 08.821W

Enjoy.

[Camelot]

You can see the wreck here:-



I'd doubt you'd want to anchor that far south though. I've marked the moorings with a red cross and where I anchored with an arrow.

Any idea if using the moorings is an option Martin?

[ishtar]

Sorry Huw, I wasn't clear. I mentioned teh wreck for the approach rather than the anchoring. You're unlikely to get near it, but best to know it's there.

Mooring buoys. I remember asking around and being told you could use them, but if a fishing boat returns at 2am, you'd have to move. TBH, anchoring was so simple, we didn't risk it.

We got there late this year, about 22:00. Ended up anchoring where the 3.6m depth is on your chart - there were a few boats there. Still no problem.

[brian (Blue Bear)]

Most of the bouys are marked KEEP OFF in capitals but I've had no problems anchoring closer to the rocks for shelter.

[Deleted]

Thanks for all the tips, guys.

[allan]

Does anyone know how far the village is from the anchorage?
Allan

[Deleted]

If by village, you mean pub, then according to Street View, it's just behind the beach. The rest of the village straggles inland from there.

[rose]

The Oxwich bay hotel is just off the beach but the nearest pub is miles away,there is a cafe and shop about 1/2 a mile up the road.

[allan]

If it is calm enough Port Eynon looks like a good place to visit too.
Allan

[ishtar]

Good pub in Port Eynon. I overturned a boat there once. The seas were horrendous and I had a new boat. Launched it in the waves and turned it over, snapping one of my oars.

I was about 8.

;D

[sailorjoe]

Many years ago now. But it was the beginning of the season and my boat got a little bother which meant no engine power so we sailed into Oxwich and regrettable chose one of several empty mooring buoys to tie up. No other boats about on that Sunday evening in Oxwich. We had a lift back with a buddy boat. ( wind and tied was against us before you ask, and work next morning.) The next morning the Coast Guard was in touch with me to say that from information they had received, “my boat had been washed up on Oxwich beach, had been on its side but now upright again.” fortunately the “on its side bit” was an exaggeration. However the doubled up mooring lines had been cut with a rusty knife, and my boat got “neaped “on Oxwich beach. If the winds had been in in any other direction I could have lost the boat. Lesson learned, don’t use the bouys at Oxwich.

[simpleered]

Oxwich Bay Hotel is just off the beach and serve reasonable meals at reasonable prices.Beers not bad either. My visits were by road, except for one occasion. But not advisable to use bouys. Not all natives are friendly......

[Deleted]

Hi to all!
This is my first time on the forum and I am really impressed by the very helpful responses to the initial query about the anchoring issue. Well done to everyone..........I am inspired to keep a regular look-out for interesting and practical information. What a great site!!

[Deleted]

I might be able to provide an insight into why some of the natives are not friendly if you moor to a buoy. The outer buoys marked 'KEEP OFF' in large unfriendly letters are not mooring buoys at all.

While anchored in Oxwich bay with Allan (Chausey) and Mike (Xanado) I watched as a fishing boat came and picked up one of these buoys with his boat hook, as you do. Nothing unusual in that. I just assumed he was picking up his personal buoy. But... he hoiked in the line, put it over a hoist and lifted it out of the water. On the end was a large lobster pot! He then went on to the next one...

It is possible that SailorJoe almost lost his boat because he moored to a lobster pot!!!

[Camelot]

I didn't make the connection before but Julian is right, I watched one of the fishing boats in my picture lowering lobster pot just along the outer edge of the moorings at about 05:30 in the morning.

[clarinettist]

Planning to stop over at Oxwich on route to Milford on mon (9th) so thanks for all the tips. Anybody else going that way?

[Andy-High Spirits]

I have anchored overnight at Oxwich and planned to sail there from Ilfracombe last week thinking it would be sheltered from the fresh north westerly. It was far from sheltered, the wind seemed to accelarate over the land and funnel into the bay. I abandoned to Swansea, expensive but comfy.
Andy