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Palm Beach North

Mile Marker: 1021.0
Lat / Lon: N 26° 43.240' / W 080° 02.647'
Depth: 10
Description:
Was looking for shelter from the SE wind blowing to 20knts. This anchorage was fairly protected from the buildings, we still had a breeze, but was mostly knocked down by the land. As with all ICW locations, we did have boat waves. We were far enough off the channel, most were flattened by the time they reached us. Easy dingy to shore, a small sand beach that seemed to allow landings, we didn't have issues. Just south to West Palm Beach. Only one other boat with us at this anchorage.
NOTE: Per Florida Statute 327.4109

The owner or operator of a vessel or floating structure may not anchor or moor such that the nearest approach of the anchored or moored vessel or floating structure is:
1. Within 150 feet of any marina, boat ramp, boatyard, or other vessel launching or loading facility;
2. Within 300 feet of a superyacht repair facility. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "superyacht repair facility" means a facility that services or repairs a yacht with a water line of 120 feet or more in length; or
3. Within 100 feet outward from the marked boundary of a public mooring field or a lesser distance if approved by the commission upon request of a local government within which the mooring field is located. The commission may adopt rules to implement this subparagraph.

Holding:

5.00

Wind Protection:

3.00

Current Flow:

3.00

Wake Protection:

3.00

Scenic Beauty:

2.00

Ease of Shopping:

3.00

Shore Access:

3.00

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

5.00

Review for Palm Beach North

Reviewed by: Capt. Mac Rubel on Mar 26, 2022
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

Coming from the South exit the channel heading NE 200 yards after passing the Flagler Memorial bridge and head towards shore staying in a cut in the spoils bank with no less than 10' mlw. As you approach shore you will find deeper water with depths up to 15'. Turn south and head back towards the bridge until you reach appropriate anchoring depth. From the north turn east 0.1 miles south of Red "8" and head towards shore through a cut in the spoils bank towards deeper water close to shore and then turn south in 15' mlw towards the anchorage. A good depth contour chart will help. There is 14' mlw at the anchorage icon with good wind and wave protection from the Northeast around to the West. Protection from the West through North is only fair. There is a tidal current running through the anchorage so be prepared to swing. The most protected spot is at the anchorage icon but there is plenty of space going north with good holding in sand along the east edge of the spoils bank going north up the river for one half mile. The further north you go the less protected the anchorage becomes but the less noise you will get from bridge traffic. There were six boats in this area overnight and, although we had a wind shift from South to Northwest during the night, we were still comfortable at anchor and not bothered by wakes from passing boats. Cell service was excellent for the big three. Shore access is at the Palm Beach Municipal Marina a third of a mile southwest. We anchored during the Palm Beach In-water Boat Show so this area was filled with show boats and inaccessible. It is reported that, outside of the show, this is an excellent point for going to shore for provisioning and dining. This was actually one of the better choices for anchorage in downtown Palm Beach and was not overcrowded. I will definitely come back to this as an in transit anchorage when needed.

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