Port Diélette
Tucked into the shelter of Cap de Flamanville on the Cotentin's west coast, Port Diélette is a compact, characterful marina with a working soul — fishing boats, traders, and ferry runs to the Channel Islands all share the water. It feels like a proper French port rather than a pure pleasure harbour. You're well-placed here for a hop to Guernsey (28 miles) or Jersey (36 miles), and access is reasonably 24-hour, though a quick check with the harbourmaster before arrival is wise.
Based on AIS data
quiet → busy
Marinas and anchorages near Port Diélette · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.
- Busiest Friday through Sunday
- Fullest around 03:00, emptiest around 11:00
- Half the boats arrive by 15:00
- 80% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~25h · max recorded 27 boats
Plan a Passage
Popular
23 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
How busy is it?
typically 11th busiest of 12 nearby spots across the year