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
Boats arriving and leaving, by local hour — the hours the quay is actually working.
- Busiest around 09:00 — boats coming and going
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 14:00
- 80% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~25h
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