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Hog Cay - Long Island

Location: Long Island
Lat / Lon: N 23° 36.345' / W 075° 20.635'
Depth: 8'-10'
Tide: 2.0'-2.5'
Description:
Hog Cay is a private Island just south of Calabash Bay on the north end of Long Island and is often preferred as an alternative to Calabash Bay.
There is a pretty anchorage off the beach that offers good holding and reasonable protection from the NE-E. In settled conditions there is less surge here than in Calabash Bay which is ~1.5 nm further north. Do not stay in this anchorage if there is a chance of a west wind. Anchor along the beach just north of the 2 story octagonal house in clear sand for the best holding. For vessels wishing to enter Joe’s Sound, The Hog Cay anchorage is a good spot to wait until high slack tide.
DISCLAIMER: Before committing to an anchorage, you should confirm that the location is not governed by a regulation that may conflict with your plans. An increasing number of states and municipalities are enacting laws that define where and how long you may anchor.

Holding:

5.00

Good, Sand

Wind Protection:

3.00

NE-SE

Current Flow:

5.00

Wake Protection:

4.00

Open and Exposed SSE-NNW

Scenic Beauty:

4.50

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

2.00

Private Beach nearby

Review for Hog Cay - Long Island

Reviewed by: Earl Libby, Wanderer, on Mar 15, 2025
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 50'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Shore Access:

3

Good holding in sand just off the beach. Open road stead anchorage with little to no swells with 10 knot winds out of the east southeast. Very pretty sandy beaches and a few rock outcroppings to snorkel around.

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Review for Hog Cay - Long Island

Reviewed by: Mark Simpson, Truant, on Feb 8, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Good protection between the reef and shore. Good holding, good fishing and very pretty.

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