Datai Bay - Anchorage details
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Latitude: 06.25.50'N
Longitude: 99.40.30'E
Average Depth: 2 - 5m.
Best months for anchoring: May - Nov.
Not so good: Dec- April.
Description:
Datai Bay is the home of 2 of the most prestigious hotels in Langkawi ..the Datai and the Andaman. You can get a taste of their luxury by having a meal at one of the many restaurants or relax with a poolside drink. The area is otherwise very remote and you'd need to hire a car or taxi to get around to places like the Crocodile Farm or nearby waterfall and art museum. If you're a golf player, the beautiful Datai course will test your skills. The bay can become untenable if a strong NW wind picks up. If anchored there with a NE blowing, best to shelter behind the island at the mouth of the bay. Both of those winds are more likely to occur in Dec-April. Nice beach. Clear water.
NOTE:
There are no shops available in the immediate area.
HOLDING:
Excellent holding in firm sand and mud.
DANGERS:
None - except that this is a lee shore in strong NW winds.