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Fairview Beach–Potomac Creek

Lat / Lon: N 38° 20.685' / W 077° 12.390'
Description:
On a summer weekend, you will likely find dozens of boats anchored enjoying the sand bottom and free water taxi services offered by the beachfront restaurants. Be sure to watch for swimmers in the water near the beach and anchored boats.

4.50

(4)

4.50 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.50

Wind Protection:

2.75

Current Flow:

3.50

Wake Protection:

3.00

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Ease of Shopping:

4.50

Shore Access:

4.50

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Cell Service:

4.00

WiFi:

3.00

Review for Fairview Beach–Potomac Creek

Reviewed by: Brandi Bussey, S/V What Up Fishes, on Oct 19, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 47'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

2

Enjoyed our stay near this friendly town and at Tim's restaurant October 2024. Very settled weather so anchored in 10 foot water. Used the Bruce anchor because Delta was dragging, like most of the Potomac it seems to be a mix of mud, sand, and pebbles/shells. Bruce held no problem. First time doing 360's around the anchor during tidal changes, but a calm and fair night. I imagine this area would get rough during strong winds and is unprotected. Large space, was fun to practice prop walk and maneuvering among crab pots. Pots were on the way in and outer edges, but respectful of marked anchorage area. Would definitely return in fair weather. Cell Service was good and shore access via beach and/or Tim's restaurant.

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Review for Fairview Beach–Potomac Creek

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Shore Access:

4

WiFi:

4

7-7-24 Anchored in 9 ft of water at low tide, good holding in settled weather.

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Review for Fairview Beach–Potomac Creek

Reviewed by: Jeremy Hatch on Jul 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Shore Access:

5

Cell Service:

4

A very large roadstead type Anchorage in 9-12' which is protected from fetch to the S but open to N winds in which case the Thomas point side gives more protection. The farther N you go, the more crab pots & stickier mud. On summer weekends & holidays, be prepared for some serious waking as the boats anchored at Tim's head N, then it's quiet all night

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Review for Fairview Beach–Potomac Creek

Reviewed by: Paul Cianciolo on Jun 19, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Nice place to swim with a good bottom.

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