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Broadstrand Bay is located on the south coast of Ireland about twenty miles southwest of Cork Harbour, in Courtmacsherry Bay. It is the larger of two small beautiful coves situated on the western shore of the bay that offers a convenient secluded anchorage.

Broadstrand Bay is a good anchorage that is well sheltered from the seaway from south round through west to northwest. The problem with the outer anchorages of Courtmacsherry Bay is that the land on the bay’s western shores is low lying and boats can be exposed to the wind. Access is straightforward as the bay is free of outlying dangers and gradually shelves up to the head of the bay.


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Keyfacts for Broadstrand Bay

Protected sectors
Current wind over the protected quadrants
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Minimum depth
3 metres (9.84 feet).

Approaches
4 stars: Straightforward; when unaffected by weather from difficult quadrants or tidal consideration, no overly complex dangers.
Shelter
4 stars: Good; assured night's sleep except from specific quarters.



Last modified
April 1st 2021
Summary
A good location with straightforward access.

Facilities
Pleasant family beach in the area


Nature
No fees for anchoring or berthing in this locationRemote or quiet secluded locationAnchoring locationBeach or shoreline landing from a tenderQuick and easy access from open waterScenic location or scenic location in the immediate vicinity

Considerations
None listed



Position and approaches






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Haven position

51° 37.100' N, 008° 41.600' W

In the middle of the bay in about 3 metres.

What is the initial fix?

The following Blindstrand Bay initial fix will set up a final approach:
51° 36.954' N, 008° 39.686' W
This is on the approach path to Wood Point and further in than the Courtmacsherry Initial Fix to provide a clear path north of Horse Rock.


What are the key points of the approach?

Offshore details are available in southwestern Ireland’s Coastal Overview for Cork Harbour to Mizen Head Route location and seaward approaches can be found in Courtmacsherry Harbour Click to view haven.


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Click the 'Next' and 'Previous' buttons to progress through neighbouring havens in a coastal 'clockwise' or 'anti-clockwise' sequence. Below are the ten nearest havens to Broadstrand Bay for your convenience.
Ten nearest havens by straight line charted distance and bearing:
Blindstrand Bay - 0.6 nautical miles SE
Courtmacsherry - 1.2 nautical miles NNW
Coolmain Bay - 1.6 nautical miles NNE
Seven Heads Bay - 1.7 nautical miles S
Dunworly Bay - 3.3 nautical miles SW
Holeopen Bay West - 5.3 nautical miles E
Clonakilty Harbour (Ring) - 5.9 nautical miles W
Holeopen Bay East - 6 nautical miles E
Sandy Cove - 7.4 nautical miles ENE
Castlepark Marina - 8.1 nautical miles NE
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What's the story here?

Broadstrand Bay
Image: Charles McCarthy Estate Agents

Broadstrand Bay lies on the western shore of Courtmacsherry Bay that is entered between Seven Heads and the Old Head of Kinsale. The east-facing bay is ½ a mile wide and entered to the north of Quarry Point. Half of the bay dries but good depths will be found in the outer half.

In southerly quadrant winds, the best protection