Reviews: Barnegat Harbor - A

Review for Barnegat Harbor - A

Reviewed by: Lane DeVries on May 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.2'

We took another boater's advice and contacted TowBoatUS who gave excellent directions on how to enter this tricky Inlet and Harbor. We adhered his directions (Argo's route was way off) and didn't have any trouble. Strong currents on this inlet and as we are here on Memorial Weekend, it is extremely busy but that's to be expected! Lots of boats are in this anchorage (15 at least) but there's adequate room. Although we didn't go ashore, there are lots of people moving about on dinghies and on the beach with dogs.

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Reviewed by: DeeDee H on Aug 31, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 3.0'

Stayed here on two occasions. First time a storm made our anchor drag, and the second time had good holding. Dogs were swimming at the beach. Not good protection from wind or wakes from many boats going by. Pretty lighthouse and sunrise.

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Reviewed by: Captain Gene on Aug 13, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

August 5 2022 anchored here with buddy boat traveling with us. Decent room for several boats. Holding seemed good. Some moorings are in the area. Used Navionics to find the shallows as there are some near the anchorage. Navigating the inlet for our first time we called Boat US for valuable guidance which he actually came out and lead the way. Thank you Boat US! He also advised us of a couple of places to land dingy if shore access was desired. Some wakes from fisherman leaving in the morning.

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Reviewed by: Bill Mcmahon on May 28, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Next to a sandy beach. Room for at least 10 boats. Saw 12-8 feet in most places. plenty of water, but not so deep as to require a lot of rode.
A few gentle wakes in the morning from fishing boats in the channel.

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Reviewed by: Martin Eisenschmied on Oct 21, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 30'
Draft: 3.0'

Good holding in mud bottom. Well protected from wind. It's not far off the main channel though so there is wake action during the day. It is quiet at night, I slept well. Dingy ride to Viking Village or over to the beaches. Fun place. You must pay careful attention to the charts and ATONs to avoid running aground.

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Reviewed by: Ketch Shamrock, Ketch Shamrock, on Sep 9, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 49'
Draft: 4.7'

The entrance channel is NE of the centerline between the breakwaters, but it is well marked with buoys. Once inside the harbor, there are plenty of channel buoys with good shelter.

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Reviewed by: Hal, Luckiest, on Jun 27, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 6.0'

This is an old favorite of ours from years ago with another sailboat. Holding is good, protection pretty good, however, all the local boats, both pleasure and professional, fly through the anchorage, often times as close as 50’! People swimming etc.... doesn't matter. There are 3 moorings. THEY ARE NOT
FREE. 2 are owned by a paper yacht club and 3rd is private. Dont use them.

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Reviewed by: Anthony J, Sea Holli, on Jan 2, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 23'
Draft: 3.0'

This area is known locally as Myers Hole. The anchorage is on the west side ( look for a small cove with a beach and two private docks and some mooring balls, which are free to use) with plenty of water 10+ ft.
Good cell service. Wifi is hit or miss.

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Reviewed by: Tom Hale on Sep 3, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.5'

The entrance deserves respect, but like any inlet, if you watch the wind and current you can get in and out easily. Wind against current = NO GO! We found shore access to be a bit limited: the dinghy dock is at the launching ramp. Nice little village. Good restaurants.

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Reviewed by: Mommac, C Chele, on Aug 4, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 52'
Draft: 5.0'

Strong current, anchor grabbed instantly, narrow area to anchor almost in a secondary channel, room for 5/6 boats at 10-15' depths. Several moorings taking up wider but shallower south end. Entrance well marked as of this date with plenty of water in 15kt winds.

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Reviewed by: Skipper Bob on Jun 1, 2016
Draft: 0.0'

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