Wolin Island Lagoon Anchorage
Wolin lagoon side · Wolin island south shore
53°50.5'N 14°28.2'E
Depth
2–5m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
80m
Holding
Excellent
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
80m
80m radius on mud in 2–5m. Lagoon fetch from south approximately 30km — can create uncomfortable chop in strong S winds. Mud holds excellently when well buried.
About This Anchorage
The southern shore of Wolin Island faces the Szczecin Lagoon and offers some of the finest anchorages in the inner lagoon system. Wolin National Park covers the majority of the island — the forests are a refuge for European bison (żubr), red deer, mouflon, and diverse birdlife. The chalk cliffs on the northern (Baltic) face of the island contrast with the sheltered lagoon shore. The anchorages along the south shore provide excellent shelter in northerly conditions with good holding in soft lagoon mud. The very low salinity of the lagoon (~2‰) means virtually freshwater — a completely different ecological environment from the open Baltic.
Protected From
N · NW · NE
Exposed To
S · SW · SE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Wolin National Park — no campfires, no disturbance of wildlife; landing restrictions in designated sanctuary zones; respect all park boundary markers.
Hazards
- !National park — strict nature protection; respect all restrictions
- !Shallow lagoon — check depths carefully on approach
- !Southern fetch across lagoon — choppy in S winds
- !Remote — nearest facilities at Świnoujście (15nm)
Skipper's Tips
- →Superb spot for birdwatching — the lagoon attracts enormous numbers of waterbirds
- →European bison can sometimes be glimpsed on the island edge — binoculars essential
- →Completely calm in N and NW winds — ideal when Baltic is rough
- →Very low salinity water — no salt spray damage on boat
Facilities
No facilities at anchorage. Nearest town: Międzyzdroje (Wolin Island, accessible by road).
Nearest provisions: Świnoujście (15nm)
Best Months & Season
Jun, Jul, Aug
June–August. Excellent peaceful anchorage in inner lagoon.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
Set Your Anchor Alarm to 80m
In the shallow Szczecin Lagoon, anchor drag in soft mud can ground you on a mudbank before morning. Safety Anchor Alarm monitors your GPS position continuously.
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