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Dieppe

An all-tide leisure harbour in the centre of Dieppe: 410 pontoon berths in the Bassin Ango, 50 of them for visitors, at the French end of the Newhaven ferry route. Capitainerie on VHF 12.

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Welcome to Dieppe

Dieppe's leisure harbour is in the historic town centre on the Côte d'Albâtre, at the French end of the ferry route from Newhaven. Ports de Normandie is the port authority, and the Régie Dieppoise des Activités Portuaires runs the leisure harbour.

The Bassin Ango has 410 pontoon berths, 50 of them for visitors. The Bassin Duquesne has 50 more berths, the Bassin de Paris 70, and a dry stack 292 places. The leisure basin can be entered at all hours, with no tidal restriction. The capitainerie, which controls traffic in the port, is on VHF Channel 12.

Guide TypeHarbour Guide
CountryFrance
LocationDieppe, Seine-Maritime
RegionNormandy, Côte d'Albâtre
Port authorityPorts de Normandie
Leisure harbourRégie Dieppoise des Activités Portuaires, Bâtiment Ango
Leisure office+33 2 32 14 47 17
Capitainerie VHFChannel 12 (+33 2 35 84 10 55)
Berths410 in the Bassin Ango; 50 Bassin Duquesne; 70 Bassin de Paris
Visitor berths50 in the Bassin Ango
Dry stack292 places
AccessAll hours, no tidal restriction
Included in stayWater, electricity and toilets
Getting ThereDieppe–Newhaven ferry; Dieppe railway station

Arrival by Sea

The leisure basin can be entered at any time, with no tidal restriction. The capitainerie controls traffic in the port on VHF Channel 12, telephone +33 2 35 84 10 55. The commercial harbour is shared with the Dieppe–Newhaven ferries.

The leisure harbour team in the Bâtiment Ango allocates visitor berths in the Bassin Ango, on +33 2 32 14 47 17.

The Basins

The Bassin Ango has 410 berths on pontoons, 50 of them kept for visitors. The Bassin Duquesne has 50 berths and the Bassin de Paris 70. The dry stack has 292 places.

Facilities Afloat

Water, electricity and toilets are included in the price of a stay. A washing machine and a dryer are available for a small extra charge. The sanitary block is in the Bâtiment Ango.

Office Hours

The leisure harbour office is open every day. 1 July to 31 August: 08:00–20:00. September: 09:00–12:00 and 14:00–18:00. 1 October to 3 April: 09:00–12:00 and 14:00–17:00. 4 April to 30 June: 09:00–12:00 and 14:00–18:00.

Formalities

The port's leisure pages link the UK procedures for boats sailing from Dieppe to the UK: Notice 8, form C1331 and the UK Yachtline.

Marine Services

A technical area for fishing, leisure and service craft has boatyards on site.

Ashore

The harbour is in the town centre, with shops, restaurants and the old town around the basins. The Newhaven ferry terminal is in the commercial harbour.

Nearby Cruising

Fécamp and Le Havre are to the south-west along the Côte d'Albâtre, and Boulogne-sur-Mer is to the north-east. Boulogne-sur-Mer Marina puts Dieppe 52 miles from Boulogne.

Across the Channel

Dieppe pairs directly with Newhaven, on the ferry route across the Channel.

Skipper's Notes

All-tide leisure basin with 50 visitor berths in the Bassin Ango. Capitainerie VHF 12, +33 2 35 84 10 55. Leisure office +33 2 32 14 47 17. Water, power and toilets included. Ferries in the commercial harbour.

Contact and booking

The leisure harbour office is on +33 2 32 14 47 17.

Frequently asked questions

What VHF channel does Dieppe use?

The capitainerie, which controls port traffic, is on Channel 12.

Is Dieppe tide-restricted?

No. The leisure basin can be entered at all hours with no tidal restriction.

How many visitor berths does Dieppe have?

50 visitor berths among the 410 pontoon berths in the Bassin Ango.

What is included in a stay at Dieppe?

Water, electricity and toilets. A washing machine and dryer cost a small extra charge.

How do I contact Dieppe leisure harbour?

The leisure harbour office is on +33 2 32 14 47 17, and the capitainerie on +33 2 35 84 10 55.

Conditions

Tides

A quick look at the water around Dieppe before you set off. Always check the full forecast and tide tables.

Tide times official tables

Official tide predictions for the area. Times are local.

SHOM tide predictions

Find your way

Location

This map is provided for general orientation only and must not be used for navigation.

Cruise On

Where the water leads next

Newhaven Marina

An all-tide River Ouse marina between Brighton and Eastbourne — call the marina on Channel 80, then Newhaven Radio on Channel 12 before you enter.

Brighton Marina

The UK's largest marina, behind breakwaters half a mile east of Brighton, with 1,300+ berths, fuel, a 60-tonne hoist and a lock to the Inner Harbour.

Sovereign Harbour

Premier’s locked Eastbourne marina east of Beachy Head — more than 800 berths behind two 24-hour locks, VHF Channel 17, and visitor nights from £4.50 per metre.

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