Anchorage· Cypress· Salish Sea — San Juans, Gulf Islands & Desolation Sound

Strawberry Bay (Cypress Island)

48° 33.8′ N · 122° 43.4′ W

A bay on the west side of Cypress Island facing Rosario Strait behind small Strawberry Island. The Strawberry Bay trail links it to the island's trail network.

Practical

Coordinate is the OSM bay. The Coast Pilot calls it an indifferent anchorage in 7 fathoms (42 ft, 13 m), seldom used. Do not pass east of Strawberry Island. Open to the west and to Rosario Strait wake and current (NOAA station PUG1732 just west of Strawberry Island). Use it only in settled weather.

Best for

Settled-weather lunch stop on the Rosario side

Season

Calm days only

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