L'Anse Fourmi
Anse Fourmi · Lanse Fourmi Bay
11°19.6'N 60°36.1'W
Depth
4–10m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
80m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
80m
80m for good holding on sand 4–10m. North-facing coastline — exposed to north and NW swells. Day stop or overnight in settled south-wind conditions. Transition zone between Caribbean and Atlantic sides.
About This Anchorage
L'Anse Fourmi is a small bay on Tobago's northernmost coast — geographically at the transition point between the Caribbean and Atlantic sides of the island. The French colonial name (fourmi = ant) reflects Tobago's complex colonial history (the island changed hands 22 times between European powers). The bay is sheltered from the south but exposed to northerly and northwesterly swells — suitable for settled conditions. A tiny fishing village with virtually no tourist presence. The surrounding area is part of the Main Ridge Forest Reserve. One of the most remote and rarely visited anchorages on the Tobago circuit, requiring some tolerance for Atlantic conditions.
Protected From
S · SE · W · SW
Exposed To
N · NW · NE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free anchoring
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Main Ridge Forest Reserve — no removal of wildlife or plants; carry out all rubbish
Hazards
- !Exposed to north and northwest swells — transition zone between Caribbean and Atlantic; conditions can change rapidly
- !No facilities — self-sufficient only
- !Remote — limited VHF monitoring; carry satellite communications for extended stays
Skipper's Tips
- →L'Anse Fourmi is the least-visited anchorage on Tobago — genuine wilderness and solitude
- →The transition zone character of this location makes it interesting for birdwatchers — both Caribbean and Atlantic species
- →Use Charlotteville (Man-O-War Bay) 3nm southwest as a base and dinghy to L'Anse Fourmi for a day exploration
Facilities
No facilities. Carry all provisions. Nearest services at Charlotteville 3nm southwest.
Nearest provisions: Charlotteville village (3nm) (3nm)
Best Months & Season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Year-round (south of hurricane belt) but exposed to north swells. Best Jan–Apr settled dry season. Most suitable as a day stop rather than overnight anchorage.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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