Styrsö
Styrsö harbour · Styrsöviken
57°36.7'N 11°46.5'E
Depth
3–6m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
60m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
60m
60m radius appropriate for 3–5m depth on mud/sand. Shorten to 50m in light airs with confirmed holding. SW swell can make the anchorage rolly — set a stern anchor or use the gästhamn if swell is forecast. Car-free island means no engine noise ashore.
About This Anchorage
Styrsö is one of the southern islands in the Gothenburg archipelago — a car-free, scenic island reachable by ferry from Saltholmen in 20 minutes. The island has a small village with a bakery, restaurant, and typical red Bohuslän wooden houses. As the southernmost of the major inhabited Gothenburg islands, Styrsö marks the transition from the sheltered inner archipelago to the more exposed outer approaches. The anchorage offers good protection from the north and east, making it a comfortable overnight stop in settled summer weather. From Styrsö you can explore the chain of southern archipelago islands — Donsö, Vrångö, Köpstadsö — by dinghy or kayak.
Protected From
N · NE · E · SE
Exposed To
S · SW · W
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (Allemansrätten)
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Bird sanctuaries on outer skerries closed to landing Apr 1–Jul 31. No wash speed limit within 300m of shore. Ferry wash is frequent — ensure anchor is well set.
Hazards
- !SW/W swell from Skagerrak reaches anchorage in strong winds
- !Frequent ferry traffic from Gothenburg — keep clear of ferry lane
- !Rock hazards in outer approaches — use current charts
- !Isostatic uplift — verify depths with echo sounder near shore
Skipper's Tips
- →Take the ferry from Saltholmen (Gothenburg) — scenic 20-minute ride through inner archipelago
- →Best anchorage is N of the main pier in NE-E winds; shift to the N cove if SW swell arrives
- →Bakery on the island makes excellent kanelbullar (cinnamon rolls) — dinghy ashore before 09:00
- →Explore the chain of southern islands by dinghy — Donsö (5 min S) has better provisions
- →Listen to Swedish Maritime Radio weather forecasts (Channel 78) each morning
Facilities
Small restaurant and bakery in Styrsö village, summer season only
Nearest provisions: Donsö (southern neighbour island) (1.5nm)
Best Months & Season
June, July, August
Season June–August primary. West coast season slightly shorter than Baltic due to Skagerrak exposure — mid-May to mid-September is the practical range. Summer winds typically SW–W 8–15 knots. Check Skagerrak weather carefully before committing to overnight stays.
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