Fishguard Harbour is a large ferry port that can be entered in all conditions. A quick glance at the chart will show that the protection within is not that good when the wind is hard from the north or north-east and swell enters the harbour. In all other wind directions you will be able to find good shelter.

Although the port is large the surrounding towns and villages are not, and although basic supplies and chandlery can be obtained, this is probably not the place to embark on major repairs.

Treated as a passage anchorage, Fishguard could be a useful stopover en route north or south. There is plenty of room to anchor in several locations away from the ferries, and vessels able to take the ground may be able to get a drying berth in the Lower Town, which is tucked away in the south-east corner.

There are no alongside berths where you may remain afloat, and the place isn't really set up for yachts. ... read more

Approaches to Fishguard Bay are clear of obstruction, and the harbour can be entered at any state of the tide. If approaching from the West the small craft skipper needs to be aware of the tidal disturbances at Strumble Bank and either give it a good  offing, or keep inshore of the bank. More pilotage directions: ... read more

Fishguard actually consists of two harbours, the ferry berths at Goodwick between the end of the East breakwater and the North breakwater, and the much smaller drying Lower Harbour in the south-east corner. Details:

Anchorages are best seen by reference to the chart. There are numbers of private moorings laid away from the no Anchorage area.. it's just a matter of anchoring to suit draft and current wind conditions. ... read more