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Barlow Bay
✨ Hidden gem
Barlow Bay is a small, partly-enclosed harbor tucked into the south end of Mackaye Harbor on Lopez Island's south shore, making it a naturally sheltered spot to drop anchor. The area is renowned for its spectacular sunsets, so time your arrival right and you'll be rewarded with some of the best evening skies in the San Juan Islands.
Marinas and anchorages near Barlow Bay · times are dock to dock
Based on AIS data
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How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.
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- Busiest on Fridays and Saturdays
- Fullest around 23:00, emptiest around 11:00
- Half the boats arrive by 15:00
- 85% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~3h · max recorded 5 boats
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16 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
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