Gorey

Gorey is a sheltered bay located on the eastern coast of Jersey in the English Channel. The spot faces north into a protected anchorage with a sandy beach fronting the residential town. The bay provides a contained water body with moored leisure boats, indicating moderate use by other water users. Wind reliability is low at 39%, with average winds of 11.6 knots and small waves averaging 0.84m, suggesting this is primarily a light-wind spot. The limited fetch and surrounding landmass create choppy, unorganized water conditions. Best conditions occur with easterly or westerly winds that funnel into the bay perpendicularly to the shore. This spot suits beginners and intermediates seeking protected conditions with minimal swell exposure. Key considerations include boat traffic avoidance, depth management near the pier and harbor, and the need for lighter wind awareness given the consistent light conditions. Summer months likely offer warmest water temperatures, though at 12.9°C average, a wetsuit remains necessary year-round.